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Washington County Crypto Heist Totaled $8M, Draws Federal Charges
- Two Texas brothers, Raymond Christian Garcia and Isiah Angelo Garcia, kidnapped a Grant man, holding his wife and son hostage for nine hours, and stole $8 million in cryptocurrency, according to authorities.
- The brothers were charged with kidnapping, burglary, and aggravated robbery in connection with the incident from September 19, 2025.
- The FBI reported that the brothers forced the man to transfer the cryptocurrency at gunpoint, leading to their arrest on September 22.
- Sheriff Dan Starry noted that this heist is the largest financial crime ever committed in Washington County, highlighting the need for security in cryptocurrency transactions.
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$8M Crypto Kidnapping Rocks Minnesota as Suspects Face Charges – MAXBIT
“This office will work tirelessly to hold accountable those responsible for this horrific crime,” one FBI agent assured. Two armed brothers stormed a family’s home, holding them hostage for nine hours and eventually embezzling $8 million worth of crypto from one of the victims. In the following lines, we break down the chilling details of...


$8M Crypto Kidnapping Rocks Minnesota as Suspects Face Charges
Two armed brothers stormed a family’s home, holding them hostage for nine hours and eventually embezzling $8 million worth of crypto from one of the victims. In the following lines, we break down the chilling details of the crime and examine whether this story had anything resembling a happy ending....
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