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A Crypto Theft Inside the Home
A UK man says his missing Bitcoin did not vanish into the void.
He claims his wife used a camera to spy on his wallet setup and steal access codes.
The case involves more than two thousand Bitcoin, a stash worth about one hundred seventy six million dollars.
How the Alleged Theft Happened
The man stored his crypto on a hardware wallet for safety.
He believes his wife recorded his seed phrase using CCTV and later used it to access the funds.
The Bitcoin was then split across dozens of wallets, making tracking harder for anyone watching the blockchain.
Secret Recordings Turn the Story
Things took a turn after a warning from his daughter.
The man says he installed audio recording tools and captured conversations about moving funds without alerts.
Those recordings are now part of the evidence reviewed by the court and appear to support his claims.
Police Action and Silence After
Police arrested the wife and seized devices linked to the case.
She was later released on bail, and authorities paused the investigation due to lack of new evidence.
Since late 2023, none of the wallets linked to the funds have shown any movement on the blockchain.
Court Moves Toward Trial
The man asked the court to freeze the crypto and confirm his ownership.
The judge noted that the evidence looks strong and said the case has a high chance of success.
An early trial may take place due to security risks and the wild price swings tied to Bitcoin.
Extra Risks: Dusting Attacks
The wallet addresses linked to the case may face new threats.
Small crypto transfers, known as dusting attacks, can be used to track large holders.
This raises the risk of phishing or scams targeting anyone tied to the funds.
Footnotes
Seed phrase: A set of secret words used to access a crypto wallet.
Hardware wallet: A physical device used to store crypto keys offline.
Dusting attack: Small transactions sent to track wallet owners.
