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Australian Crypto Billionaire Kidnapped, Bites Off Kidnapper's Finger to Escape
By: theblockbeats.news|2025/07/03 11:41:45
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BlockBeats News, July 3rd, according to Decrypt's report, Australian cryptocurrency billionaire Tim Heath successfully escaped a carefully orchestrated kidnapping attempt by biting off the attacker's finger. According to testimony in an Estonian court last week, the attacker disguised himself as a painter, used a GPS tracker and a burner phone to monitor Heath's movements. Heath has since invested around 2.7 million euros to enhance personal security.
Such "wrench attacks" (physical violence threats) targeting cryptocurrency holders are on the rise, including the case of Ledger co-founder David Balland who was kidnapped and had his finger cut off in January this year. Experts warn that regulatory measures such as FATF travel rules may inadvertently increase risks, as these rules require linking cryptocurrency wallets to real identities.
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