Russian Police Arrest Crypto Exchange Robber Armed with Fake Grenade
Russian authorities apprehended a 21-year-old suspect in St. Petersburg following a failed robbery attempt at a cryptocurrency exchange office. The assailant used airsoft grenades and smoke bombs to intimidate employees before demanding digital asset transfers to his wallet.
Law enforcement responded swiftly to reports of a disturbance at an apartment hotel on Khersonskaya Street. Bomb specialists later confirmed the devices were non-lethal replicas. This incident highlights growing security concerns as criminals increasingly target crypto holders through violent means.
The National Guard assisted local police in neutralizing the threat. No specific cryptocurrencies were mentioned in the attack, reflecting broader vulnerabilities across the digital asset ecosystem rather than coin-specific risks.
