Brazilian Police Arrest Eight in Bitcoin Robbery Operation

According to BlockBeats, Brazilian authorities in São Paulo have apprehended eight individuals suspected of involvement in a Bitcoin robbery, with one suspect still at large. The arrests were part of a large-scale operation named 'Cryptonita.' The incident occurred in November 2024 when the victim, who had disclosed his Bitcoin investments to a worker during office renovations, was targeted by an armed group. The assailants forced the victim to transfer Bitcoin valued at approximately $54,000 and stole a truck, mobile phones, and laptops worth $36,200. Police investigations revealed that the suspects laundered money through shell companies, with most having criminal records and connections to the construction industry.