Just read about this absolutely wild crypto heist in Arizona that went sideways fast. Two California teens, 16 and 17, got recruited online by some anonymous handlers called 'Red' and '8' to rob a family they thought was sitting on like $66 million in crypto. They literally dressed up as delivery people, drove out to Scottsdale with duct tape and zip ties ready to go. The whole thing was coordinated through Signal, and these mystery people even sent them $1,000 to buy supplies. Once they got inside, things got violent quick. They restrained two adults demanding crypto, but the victims said they had nothing, and that's when it escalated. Wild part? The suspects' own mother found out about it and tipped off California police before it even happened, but by then they were already in Arizona. A 911 call from someone in the house brought cops running. They caught the teens trying to escape in a blue Subaru at a dead end. Police found delivery uniforms, restraints, and even a 3D-printed gun with no ammo. Both are being tried as adults now facing kidnapping, assault, and burglary charges. This crypto heist case is honestly one of the craziest recruitment stories I've seen come out of the crypto space. Who recruits kids for armed robbery through Signal?

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