UK police seek tips in crypto home invasion case with £10,000 reward

Police in England’s West Midlands have publicized a home invasion tied to cryptocurrency and said the charity Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £10,000 for information. The case dates to Dec. 13, 2025, when three men allegedly entered the home of a young couple. According to the police account, a fourth person directed the intruders over a video call while the couple was forced to transfer a large amount of cryptocurrency. Several expensive watches were also taken. Police said the husband was beaten and seriously injured during the attack, while his wife, who was pregnant at the time, was threatened with a knife. Investigators believe the incident may have been a planned and targeted attack. Authorities have not disclosed the exact amount of cryptocurrency stolen. The item was published by Techub News, with the source attributed to Wu Blockchain.