A Belgian court sentenced three individuals to 12 years in prison each for kidnapping the wife of a local crypto investor and demanding ransom in cryptocurrency.
The victim was rescued after law enforcement intercepted the kidnappers' van using a high-risk maneuver.
While the attackers were convicted, the masterminds behind the crypto-related crime are still unidentified and at large.
The incident highlights the growing complexity of crypto-related crimes and the evolving nature of threats in the digital asset ecosystem.