Robert Barr was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to involvement in serious organized crime linked to a failed attempt to steal cryptocurrency worth up to £2 million. The sentencing statement says he directed accomplices from HMP Edinburgh, where he was serving a prior sentence. The judge said the attempt failed because the intended victims did not open their door to the intruders.
According to the statement, Barr used an illicit phone to identify targets and direct accomplices, intending to use AnyDesk software to control victims’ computers and drain hardware wallets. Sean Favier received four years and Iain Doyle five years after they also pleaded guilty to involvement in serious organized crime.
