Canadian law enforcement agencies are reporting that the homes of wealthy cryptocurrency investors have been targeted by burglars, with both Delta Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police issuing warnings after dealing with a number of such cases over the past year.
Canada and the Home Burglaries of Cryptocurrency Investors
There have been a number of break-ins at the homes of high-net-worth cryptocurrency investors across Canada over the past 12 months, with a news release from the force saying that both Delta Police and the Richmond-based Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have responded to a number of such incidents.
It seems that someone is targeting these victims to get cryptocurrencies.
– said Staff Sergeant Gene Hsieh of the RCMP.
Authorities have declined to provide specific details, including the number of stolen assets, but have said the amount involved is “large.” The investigation is ongoing. One arrest has been made, but it’s unclear whether the person in custody is connected to other home invasions. There may be a gang operating in Canada that is involved in this type of activity.
According to law enforcement officials, the burglars had extensive knowledge of their victims. It was as if they had been following them for a long time.
It seems that the suspects know that the victims are investing in cryptocurrencies, know where they live and rob them in their own homes.
– noted Staff Sergeant Jill Long of Delta Police Investigative Services.
Good morning, this is the courier
We also learned how burglars get into homes. They disguise themselves as couriers. It was not explained whether in this way – by bringing a package into the premises – they were only learning the layout of the rooms, or whether they attacked victims and intimidated them to take over their private keys.
Canadian police advise citizens against allowing couriers into their homes, suggesting that they leave packages outside. They also recommend keeping valuables in a safe or a locker at a financial institution (such as a bank). Authorities also warn against bragging about your cryptocurrency to strangers and discourage mentioning it in public or on social media.
It is worth noting that in our country, criminals have recently been trying to extort bitcoins via the network.
