British Crypto Broker Escapes Kidnapping in Spain
- A British crypto broker jumped 30 feet from a balcony in Estepona, Spain, to escape kidnappers.
- The kidnappers demanded $31,000 (€30,000) in digital assets.
- The victim broke both ankles but managed to alert authorities using Hindi during a phone call.
- Spanish police arrested three British suspects and seized €10,000, firearms, knives, and drugs.
- The suspects face charges of kidnapping, assault, and drug trafficking.
The crypto broker survived the escape attempt despite injuries and successfully prevented the kidnappers from accessing client funds. Spanish authorities have arrested three suspects linked to the incident.
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