# Texas Brothers Plea in $8M Crypto Heist

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Podcast: [Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/minneapolis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564425)
Published: 2026-06-18T23:44:56+00:00
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## Resource

Two Texas brothers pleaded guilty to a terrifying September 2025 kidnapping and robbery in Minnesota, forcing a family to hand over $8 million in crypto—so much so that even a high school football game was canceled. Armed with rifles and shotguns, they held the family hostage for hours, even driving them three hours to a remote cabin to access more funds. Law enforcement across states worked together to bring them to justice. Both admitted guilt, agreed to pay back the full amount, and now face up to 20 years in prison. This case underscores how digital wealth is now a prime target—and how communities and agencies are rising to meet the challenge. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e0bffca38237a0a3

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