Crypto Heist Gang Threatens Pregnant Wife During Home Invasion
A man was forced to transfer crypto after masked attackers threatened his pregnant wife. Solihull home raid sparks £10k reward.
POLICY WIRE — Solihull, United Kingdom — A man was violently assaulted and coerced into transferring hundreds of thousands of pounds in cryptocurrency after a masked gang stormed his home and threatened to kill his heavily pregnant wife.
The incident occurred on December 13, 2025, in the Smith’s Wood area of Solihull, West Midlands. The victim, a businessman, was beaten with hammers by the intruders, who demanded the transfer of digital currency under the threat of harm to his wife. The couple, who have requested anonymity, were left in severe distress during the attack.
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Crimestoppers has offered a £10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those involved. CCTV footage from the scene shows a group of masked individuals rushing into the residence, escalating the tension as the husband was forced to comply with their demands. The wife reportedly feared she was going into labor during the ordeal, adding to the trauma of the situation.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
