An American tourist was drugged by a fake Uber driver in London, who gave him a laced cigarette and stole nearly $123,000 worth of Bitcoin and XRP from his mobile phone. This incident occurred in May 2025 when Jacob Arwin-Klein booked an Uber after leaving a nightclub but mistakenly got into a fake driver's car. The driver offered him a cigarette, which likely contained a powerful narcotic called scopolamine. In a state of intoxication, the tourist handed over his phone and passcode to the driver, allowing him access to his crypto wallets. Later, the driver left him in an unfamiliar area and fled. [1]
This incident is an example of the rising crimes against crypto investors. There has also been an increase in such incidents in France, where attempts have been made to kidnap the owners of crypto companies and their families. For instance, in Paris, there was an attempt to kidnap the CEO of the Paymium crypto exchange's daughter and grandson, but they managed to escape from the assailants. [2]
In light of these incidents, crypto investors and professionals need to enhance their security. It is necessary to keep personal information confidential, use strong passwords and two-factor authentication, and be cautious in public places. Authorities are also taking measures to prevent these crimes, but personal caution is the most effective defense.
It is essential to focus on security along with investment in the world of cryptocurrency.
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