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American Tourist Drugged, Robbed of $123K in Bitcoin by Fake Uber Driver
American tourist robbed of $123K in Bitcoin and XRP in London.
Fake Uber driver allegedly used scopolamine to drug victim. Victim’s phone and crypto wallets accessed during abduction. Metropolitan Police and FBI investigate; recovery unlikely. Incident highlights growing violent crypto-related crimes.
#Bitcointheft #cryptorobbery #Londoncrime #scopolamine
An American tourist was drugged and robbed of $123,000 in cryptocurrency by a fake Uber driver in London’s West End on May 9, 2025. Jacob Irwin-Cline, a 30-year-old former software developer from Portland, Oregon, lost his life savings in Bitcoin and XRP after a night out at The Roxy nightclub in Soho.
Irwin-Cline ordered an Uber around 1:30 AM. A dark sedan pulled up, and the driver, who called himself Mohammed, matched the profile shown in the app. The vehicle was not the Toyota Prius listed. Irwin-Cline accepted a cigarette from the driver and soon felt disoriented, suspecting it was laced with scopolamine, known as “Devil’s Breath,” a sedative causing blackouts and compliance.
The driver allegedly abducted Irwin-Cline, manipulated him into unlocking his phone, and accessed his crypto wallets. The attacker drained $73,000 in XRP to under $1,000 and $50,000 in Bitcoin to less than $10. Irwin-Cline’s laptop was remotely wiped, and his Uber account was locked.
Upon returning to his hostel, Irwin-Cline discovered the theft. He reported the incident to the Metropolitan Police, Action Fraud, the FBI’s Virtual Assets Unit, and Uber. Uber refunded £6 for the canceled trip and called the incident “unacceptable,” launching an investigation.
CCTV footage from The Roxy, obtained under GDPR laws, confirmed the vehicle was a dark sedan, not the listed Prius. Irwin-Cline believes the driver used a legitimate Uber account linked to an accomplice’s vehicle. He spent days searching for his stolen phone, which held his private crypto keys, but it was never recovered.
Irwin-Cline remains in London, staying at an Airbnb in Clapham to assist with the police investigation. Authorities note recovery of the funds is unlikely due to the nature of cryptocurrency transactions. Bitcoin was trading at $109,858 at the time of the theft, according to CoinMarketCap.
Rising Crypto-Related Crimes
This incident is part of a growing wave of violent crimes targeting cryptocurrency holders. Criminals exploit the anonymity and irreversibility of blockchain transactions, making recovery difficult. The Metropolitan Police report a surge in such cases, with wealthy crypto investors increasingly at risk.
In a similar case, a Las Vegas woman was charged in February 2025 for drugging and robbing elderly men via dating apps, stealing bank and crypto assets (CNN). Another incident in the Philippines saw a Bitcoin trader lured and drugged during a fake car sale, highlighting global trends in crypto theft.
Scopolamine, suspected in Irwin-Cline’s case, is a potent drug known for rendering victims compliant. Its use in robberies is rare but effective, as it causes memory loss and disorientation. The FBI warns of rising physical attacks on crypto holders, urging secure storage practices like cold wallets.
Impact on Victims and Industry
Irwin-Cline described the loss as devastating, stating his life savings were wiped out overnight. He believes the attack was opportunistic, not targeted, as he used an alias on Uber. His case underscores the vulnerability of storing private keys on mobile devices.
Uber has emphasized rider safety, advising users to verify vehicle and driver details before entering. The company cooperates with law enforcement but faces challenges regulating fake drivers exploiting platform trust.
Irwin-Cline’s ordeal serves as a warning for crypto investors traveling abroad. Authorities continue their investigation, but the stolen funds remain untraceable. The incident highlights the need for heightened vigilance in an era of rising digital wealth.
Fake Uber driver allegedly used scopolamine to drug victim. Victim’s phone and crypto wallets accessed during abduction. Metropolitan Police and FBI investigate; recovery unlikely. Incident highlights growing violent crypto-related crimes.
#Bitcointheft #cryptorobbery #Londoncrime #scopolamine
An American tourist was drugged and robbed of $123,000 in cryptocurrency by a fake Uber driver in London’s West End on May 9, 2025. Jacob Irwin-Cline, a 30-year-old former software developer from Portland, Oregon, lost his life savings in Bitcoin and XRP after a night out at The Roxy nightclub in Soho.
Irwin-Cline ordered an Uber around 1:30 AM. A dark sedan pulled up, and the driver, who called himself Mohammed, matched the profile shown in the app. The vehicle was not the Toyota Prius listed. Irwin-Cline accepted a cigarette from the driver and soon felt disoriented, suspecting it was laced with scopolamine, known as “Devil’s Breath,” a sedative causing blackouts and compliance.
The driver allegedly abducted Irwin-Cline, manipulated him into unlocking his phone, and accessed his crypto wallets. The attacker drained $73,000 in XRP to under $1,000 and $50,000 in Bitcoin to less than $10. Irwin-Cline’s laptop was remotely wiped, and his Uber account was locked.
Upon returning to his hostel, Irwin-Cline discovered the theft. He reported the incident to the Metropolitan Police, Action Fraud, the FBI’s Virtual Assets Unit, and Uber. Uber refunded £6 for the canceled trip and called the incident “unacceptable,” launching an investigation.
CCTV footage from The Roxy, obtained under GDPR laws, confirmed the vehicle was a dark sedan, not the listed Prius. Irwin-Cline believes the driver used a legitimate Uber account linked to an accomplice’s vehicle. He spent days searching for his stolen phone, which held his private crypto keys, but it was never recovered.
Irwin-Cline remains in London, staying at an Airbnb in Clapham to assist with the police investigation. Authorities note recovery of the funds is unlikely due to the nature of cryptocurrency transactions. Bitcoin was trading at $109,858 at the time of the theft, according to CoinMarketCap.
Rising Crypto-Related Crimes
This incident is part of a growing wave of violent crimes targeting cryptocurrency holders. Criminals exploit the anonymity and irreversibility of blockchain transactions, making recovery difficult. The Metropolitan Police report a surge in such cases, with wealthy crypto investors increasingly at risk.
In a similar case, a Las Vegas woman was charged in February 2025 for drugging and robbing elderly men via dating apps, stealing bank and crypto assets (CNN). Another incident in the Philippines saw a Bitcoin trader lured and drugged during a fake car sale, highlighting global trends in crypto theft.
Scopolamine, suspected in Irwin-Cline’s case, is a potent drug known for rendering victims compliant. Its use in robberies is rare but effective, as it causes memory loss and disorientation. The FBI warns of rising physical attacks on crypto holders, urging secure storage practices like cold wallets.
Impact on Victims and Industry
Irwin-Cline described the loss as devastating, stating his life savings were wiped out overnight. He believes the attack was opportunistic, not targeted, as he used an alias on Uber. His case underscores the vulnerability of storing private keys on mobile devices.
Uber has emphasized rider safety, advising users to verify vehicle and driver details before entering. The company cooperates with law enforcement but faces challenges regulating fake drivers exploiting platform trust.
Irwin-Cline’s ordeal serves as a warning for crypto investors traveling abroad. Authorities continue their investigation, but the stolen funds remain untraceable. The incident highlights the need for heightened vigilance in an era of rising digital wealth.
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A 25-year-old Florida resident, Remy Ra St. Felix, has been sentenced to 47 years in prison for his involvement in a large-scale cryptocurrency robbery operation. This criminal endeavor, which stretched across multiple states, resulted in the theft of more than $3.5 million in digital assets. Alongside his prison sentence, Felix will also serve five years of supervised release and has been ordered to pay over $524,000 in restitution.
Felix, along with his accomplices, orchestrated a series of violent home invasions between September 2022 and July 2023. Their tactics included SIM swaps and aggressive break-ins, specifically targeting individuals with significant cryptocurrency holdings. Among the most shocking incidents was a September 2022 break-in at a Delray Beach, Florida home, where the gang held a family at gunpoint and kidnapped a family member. Similar attacks occurred in Texas and North Carolina, where victims were restrained and assaulted before large amounts of cryptocurrency were stolen. Felix's crime spree ended in July 2023 when he was arrested during a failed home invasion in Long Island, New York.
Felix's co-conspirators have also faced significant legal consequences. One of his associates, Jarod Gabriel Seemungal, received a 20-year sentence for his role in the robberies, while others, including Jose Alfredo Avila and Daily, were sentenced to 20 and 25 years respectively. Several other members of the gang received sentences ranging from five to 16 years. These rulings mark the conclusion of a coordinated and violent scheme aimed at exploiting the growing cryptocurrency market.
#CPI_BTC_Watch #cryptorobbery #CryptoForEveryone
Felix, along with his accomplices, orchestrated a series of violent home invasions between September 2022 and July 2023. Their tactics included SIM swaps and aggressive break-ins, specifically targeting individuals with significant cryptocurrency holdings. Among the most shocking incidents was a September 2022 break-in at a Delray Beach, Florida home, where the gang held a family at gunpoint and kidnapped a family member. Similar attacks occurred in Texas and North Carolina, where victims were restrained and assaulted before large amounts of cryptocurrency were stolen. Felix's crime spree ended in July 2023 when he was arrested during a failed home invasion in Long Island, New York.
Felix's co-conspirators have also faced significant legal consequences. One of his associates, Jarod Gabriel Seemungal, received a 20-year sentence for his role in the robberies, while others, including Jose Alfredo Avila and Daily, were sentenced to 20 and 25 years respectively. Several other members of the gang received sentences ranging from five to 16 years. These rulings mark the conclusion of a coordinated and violent scheme aimed at exploiting the growing cryptocurrency market.
#CPI_BTC_Watch #cryptorobbery #CryptoForEveryone
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🚨 سرقة تشفير في هونغ كونغ! 😱
في 13 ديسمبر، أصبحت بورصة التشفير في مونغ كوك فوضوية! 🏢
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⚠️ حتى الأماكن المزدحمة ليست دائماً آمنة!
💬 هل سيجعلك هذا متوتراً بشأن زيارة بورصة التشفير؟ علق أدناه! 👇
في 13 ديسمبر، أصبحت بورصة التشفير في مونغ كوك فوضوية! 🏢
💼 كان المالك على وشك الإغلاق عندما حاول 3 رجال سرقته 😨. نشبت معركة، وتورطت زوجته، وأصيب المالك في إصبعه 🩸.
📹 الشرطة تتحقق من كاميرات المراقبة وتبحث عن المشتبه بهم 👀. تم العثور على دماء على درج قريب — الأمور أصبحت متوترة 😬.
⚠️ حتى الأماكن المزدحمة ليست دائماً آمنة!
💬 هل سيجعلك هذا متوتراً بشأن زيارة بورصة التشفير؟ علق أدناه! 👇
#cryptorobbery #USCryptoReserve أكبر سوق للتلاعب في الواقع هو سوق العملات المشفرة، فكر مرتين قبل الاستثمار في أي عملة مشفرة #Staysave
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Партнери по покеру пограбували криптоблогера на 13,2 млн рублів.
13 листопада 2025 року Суд Радянського району Рязані виніс вирок двом чоловікам: жителю Казані (29 років) та жителю Ленінградської області (32 роки) за напад на місцевого криптоблогера та крадіжку біткойнів на суму 13,2 млн рублів. Злочин стався в липні 2024 року на сходовій клітці будинку жертви.
Зловмисники познайомилися влітку 2024 під час онлайн-гри в покер. Один з них, житель Казані, розповів про рязанського блогера, який веде Telegram-канал про криптоінвестиції з 10 тис. підписників, і припустив, що в нього великі заощадження в $BTC . Вони спланували пограбування: приїхали до Рязані, змусили жертву передати дані від криптогаманця прямо на сходах і переказали собі 0,2 BTC (за курсом ~65 000 USD).Під час переказу на клітку вийшов сусід, що дозволило блогеру втекти.
Поліція затримала грабіжників за два місяці в Казані. Суд визнав їх винними в розбої (ст. 162 КК РФ): Казанцю — 8 років колонії суворого режиму, ленінградцю — 7 років. Конфісковано 0,15 BTC, решту повернуто жертві. Блогер не постраждав фізично, але справа підкреслила ризики публічності в крипто.Експерти радять: використовуйте апаратні гаманці та не розголошуйте активи. Цей інцидент — черговий сигнал про небезпеку для інфлюенсерів.
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حادثة سرقة العملات المشفرة الأخيرة في بورصة هونغ كونغ هزت مرة أخرى مجتمع العملات المشفرة العالمي. غالبًا ما يتم الترويج للعملات المشفرة كواحدة من أكثر الأنظمة المالية أمانًا بسبب تقنية البلوكتشين، اللامركزية، والتحقق التشفيري. ومع ذلك، فإن هذا الحدث الصادم يثبت أنه في حين قد تكون البلوكتشين نفسها آمنة، إلا أن الأخطاء البشرية، ثغرات النظام، والمنصات المركزية لا تزال معرضة لهجمات كبيرة.
حادثة سرقة العملات المشفرة الأخيرة في بورصة هونغ كونغ هزت مرة أخرى مجتمع العملات المشفرة العالمي. غالبًا ما يتم الترويج للعملات المشفرة كواحدة من أكثر الأنظمة المالية أمانًا بسبب تقنية البلوكتشين، اللامركزية، والتحقق التشفيري. ومع ذلك، فإن هذا الحدث الصادم يثبت أنه في حين قد تكون البلوكتشين نفسها آمنة، إلا أن الأخطاء البشرية، ثغرات النظام، والمنصات المركزية لا تزال معرضة لهجمات كبيرة.
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