State prosecutors in Mexico said two suspects are accused of killing four people while trying to find a cold wallet believed to hold millions of dollars in Bitcoin. The case is tied to a residence in Atizapán de Zaragoza, where authorities say the victims included Jonathan Meléndez, keyboardist for rock band Camilo Séptimo, his pregnant wife, their daughter and an employee. Prosecutors also said the family’s golden retriever was killed.
According to Mexico State’s Attorney General’s Office, the two suspects, identified as Diego Sebastián and Gerardo, are scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, when a judge will decide whether there is enough evidence to move the criminal case forward. Mexico’s security minister Omar García Harfuch said one of the suspects was a business partner of the victim and allegedly used that connection to gain access to the home.
If convicted, the pair could face prison terms ranging from 25 to 70 years per victim. Cointelegraph, citing CertiK and Chainalysis, said violent coercion attacks targeting crypto holders have continued to rise, with 52 such cases reported globally in the first half of 2026 and more than $30 million in stolen crypto linked to the incidents.
Mexico State’s Attorney General’s Office, or FGJEM, said two suspects are accused of killing four people while searching for a cold wallet believed to contain millions of dollars in Bitcoin. The two are due in court on Wednesday, when a judge will decide whether there is enough evidence for the criminal case to proceed.
Victims and suspects named by prosecutors
The suspects were identified as Diego Sebastián and Gerardo. Their surnames were not disclosed. Prosecutors allege the two killed Jonathan Meléndez, keyboardist for rock band Camilo Séptimo, his pregnant wife, their daughter and an employee inside a home in Atizapán de Zaragoza. The victims’ golden retriever was also killed.
Mexico security minister Omar García Harfuch said one of the suspects was a business partner of the victim and allegedly used that relationship to enter the residence.
Court hearing and possible prison terms
If convicted, the two could face 25 to 70 years in prison for each victim.
Data on violent attacks against crypto holders
Cointelegraph, citing blockchain security firm CertiK, reported that 52 violent coercion attacks targeting cryptocurrency holders were recorded worldwide in the first half of 2026, up 33.3% from 39 cases in the same period of 2025.
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis estimated that more than $30 million in cryptocurrency was stolen in those attacks.
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