Crypto Thieves Jailed for 76 Years

Seven British Men Jailed for Crypto Kidnapping and Assault

• Seven men were sentenced to a combined 76 years in prison for kidnapping and assaulting a man in Greater Manchester.
• The victim was forced to transfer over $124,250 (£100,000) in cryptocurrency to the attackers.
• The attacks began in January 2023, culminating in a violent kidnapping incident in December.
• A variety of weapons, including firearms and knives, were seized by police at the crime scene.
• Jonathan Newns and David Povey received the longest sentences of 20 years each for their roles.

The group repeatedly targeted the victim throughout 2023, using violence and threats to extort his cryptocurrency holdings. Jonathan Newns and David Povey were given the longest sentences due to their significant involvement.