Cryptocurrency wallet passwords linked to a Vienna car‑arson murder; Ukrainian arrests involve the son of Kharkiv’s deputy mayor.
Police in Vienna have linked a fatal car‑arson case to passwords for cryptocurrency wallets. Investigators say the perpetrator set the vehicle ablaze to eliminate physical evidence while gaining access to digital assets stored on the victim’s devices. Forensic analysis revealed that the stolen passwords were used to transfer substantial sums of cryptocurrency to accounts under the suspect’s control. The case highlights the growing intersection of violent crime and crypto‑related fraud. Ukrainian authorities arrested several individuals in connection with the son of Kharkiv’s deputy mayor. The detainees are suspected of participating in a network that engaged in illegal activities, including money laundering and the procurement of prohibited goods. Prosecutors assert that the deputy mayor’s son played a coordinating role within the group. The arrests form part of a broader crackdown on corruption and organized crime in the region.
