🚨 Crypto Heist Gone Violent: California Teens Accused in $66M Arizona Home Invasion
A cross-state crime spree straight out of a thriller has landed two California teenagers in serious legal trouble — and put a harsh spotlight on the growing danger facing crypto holders in the U.S.
Authorities say two high school students, ages 16 and 17, drove more than 600 miles from California to Scottsdale, Arizona, posing as delivery drivers to carry out a brutal home invasion aimed at stealing $66 million in cryptocurrency.
According to investigators, the teens wore FedEx-style uniforms to avoid suspicion before forcing their way into the home. Once inside, they allegedly duct-taped two adults, physically assaulted them, and demanded access to digital wallets and crypto credentials.
The attack unraveled when an adult son inside the home quietly called 911. Police rushed to the scene as the suspects fled in a blue Subaru, but officers quickly tracked them down and made arrests nearby.
During the arrest, police recovered:
Delivery-style uniforms
Zip ties and duct tape
And a 3D-printed firearm, unloaded but fully assembled
Both teens now face eight felony charges each, including armed robbery, kidnapping, and aggravated assault. While they were initially held in juvenile detention, prosecutors expect them to be tried as adults. They’ve since been released on $50,000 bail, fitted with ankle monitors, and placed under strict supervision.
Investigators revealed another chilling detail: the younger suspect told police they were recruited and pressured through the encrypted messaging app Signal by individuals known only as “Red” and “8.” These alleged organizers reportedly supplied the target’s address and provided money to buy disguises and restraints — then vanished.
Law enforcement officials say this case is part of a disturbing rise in so-called “wrench attacks” — violent robberies where criminals use physical force instead of hacking to steal crypto.$BTC
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