Two high school students in uniform drive a stolen car across thousands of miles, executing a carefully planned crypto heist that ultimately ends in failure.

HypotheticalLiquidator · 2026-02-22T16:11:47+00:00

Two minors from California drove a stolen car to Arizona, disguised themselves as delivery personnel to break into a victim's home and kidnap them, attempting to acquire $66 million in cryptocurrency assets. The plan was interrupted when the victim's son reported it to the authorities, and they were eventually arrested. Investigations revealed that the minors were manipulated by behind-the-scenes criminals, highlighting the risks of crypto wealth attracting criminal gangs and reminding the public to pay attention to asset security.

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2026-02-22 16:11:47

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A shocking criminal case has recently come to light: two minors from California, aged 17 and 16, drove a stolen Subaru from California straight to Scottsdale, Arizona, covering 600 miles. Their target was a couple suspected of holding up to $66 million in crypto assets. Behind their seemingly ordinary high school uniforms, there was a premeditated criminal plan.

Carefully Disguised: High School Uniforms as Access Passes

The most deceptive aspect of the case lies in the teenagers’ method of operation. They first impersonated UPS delivery personnel, knocking on the victims’ door, then rushing inside as soon as it opened. Wearing high school uniforms to appear as students, they aimed to confuse the victims, then quickly turned violent. They used tape to bind the victims, beating and threatening them into revealing their crypto wallet private keys, attempting to directly steal millions of dollars in digital assets.

Plan Foiled: Victim’s Son’s Critical 911 Call

However, the meticulous plan took a turn at the crucial moment. The victim’s son, hiding in a room, secretly called 911 on his phone, alerting police in time. When law enforcement stormed the residence, the two teenagers tried to escape through the back door, but before their car could leave the dead-end street, they were both subdued and arrested on the spot.

Seized Evidence: 3D-Printed Guns and Professional Tools

At the scene, law enforcement recovered a shocking list of evidence: a 3D-printed gun (unloaded), complet

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