“Four Suspects Charged in Home Invasion of Streamer Amouranth Demanding Crypto, Husband’s Heroic Response Ensues”

Four suspects have been charged in the home invasion case of popular online streamer Amouranth, also known as Kaitlyn Siragusa. The streamer revealed that she was held at gunpoint by armed individuals who demanded her cryptocurrency private keys. According to Fox 26, the suspects identified as Dylan Nesho Campbell, Bryan Anthony Salazar Guerrero, and two others aged 16-17, faced charges including aggravated kidnapping and robbery with a deadly weapon. The incident occurred on March 2 when armed individuals entered her home, beat her, and demanded her crypto assets. Fortunately, her husband, who was on speakerphone, managed to alert the authorities and fired shots at the assailants, causing them to retreat. Amouranth had disclosed owning 211 Bitcoins, valued at over $20 million in November 2024, making her a target for such criminal activities. This incident is part of a concerning trend of crypto-related kidnappings and extortions. In a separate case in the UK, seven gang members were sentenced for kidnapping and extorting a crypto investor. Similarly, Ledger co-founder David Balland was kidnapped in France for a ransom in cryptocurrency before being rescued by law enforcement. These incidents highlight the vulnerability of crypto holders to such crimes.

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