Police in England’s West Midlands said a young couple in Smith Wood, Birmingham, were targeted in what investigators believe was a planned home invasion tied to cryptocurrency. According to police, the incident took place on December 13, 2025, when the couple returned home and three men got out of a nearby vehicle, forced their way inside, and demanded the transfer of a large amount of crypto. A fourth person was said to be directing the attackers over a video call during the break-in. Police said the husband was assaulted and seriously injured, while his wife, who was pregnant at the time, was threatened with a knife. The attackers left with the cryptocurrency and several high-value watches, then fled in what was described as a black BMW X3. Crimestoppers is now offering a reward of up to £10,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those involved.
BlockBeats reported on Oct. 2 that, according to West Midlands Police in the UK, a young couple in Smith Wood, Birmingham, were attacked in what police described as a suspected planned home invasion.
Police said the incident happened on Dec. 13, 2025. As the couple returned home and opened the door, three men got out of a nearby vehicle and forced their way into the property. The intruders demanded that the couple transfer a large amount of cryptocurrency. During the attack, a fourth person was said to be giving instructions to the assailants over a video call.
According to police, the husband was beaten and seriously injured. His wife, who was pregnant at the time, was also threatened with a knife. The attackers then fled after taking the cryptocurrency and several high-value watches, leaving in what police believe was a black BMW X3.
Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £10,000 for information. The reward applies to information that ultimately leads to the arrest and conviction of those involved in the case.
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