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Prison Sentences for Premeditated Cryptocurrency Robbery

July 10, 2026

A transaction intended for buying cryptocurrency turned into a premeditated robbery resulting in a loss of €100,000. The 29-year-old defendant was sentenced to 5 and 2.5 years in prison after admitting to the charges. The court emphasized the seriousness of his crimes and the need for deterrent sentences. The victim suffered serious injuries during the robbery. The case continues with the defendant's accomplice yet to face trial.