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Texas Brothers Plead Guilty in $8 Million Cryptocurrency Home Invasion Robbery
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Texas Brothers Plead Guilty in $8 Million Cryptocurrency Home Invasion Robbery

Two Texas brothers have admitted their role in a violent crypto robbery that targeted a Minnesota family and resulted in the theft of more than $8 million in digital assets. Isiah Angelo Garcia, 25, and Raymond Christian Garcia, 24, pleaded guilty to federal robbery charges and now face up to 20 years in prison.

Tristan R.
By Tristan R.

Senior Author · June 20, 2026

2 min
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Two Texas brothers have admitted their role in a violent crypto robbery that targeted a Minnesota family and resulted in the theft of more than $8 million in digital assets .
Isiah Angelo Garcia, 25, and Raymond Christian Garcia, 24, pleaded guilty to federal robbery charges and now face up to 20 years in prison.
Family Held at Gunpoint for More Than Eight Hours According to prosecutors, the brothers traveled from Texas to Minnesota in September 2025 and forced their way into the victims' home.

Two Texas brothers have admitted their role in a violent crypto robbery that targeted a Minnesota family and resulted in the theft of more than $8 million in digital assets. Isiah Angelo Garcia, 25, and Raymond Christian Garcia, 24, pleaded guilty to federal robbery charges and now face up to 20 years in prison.

Family Held at Gunpoint for More Than Eight Hours

According to prosecutors, the brothers traveled from Texas to Minnesota in September 2025 and forced their way into the victims’ home. The family was restrained with zip ties and threatened with firearms while the attackers demanded access to cryptocurrency accounts and storage devices.

Authorities Highlight Growing Threat to Crypto Holders

Investigators later identified and arrested the suspects near Houston after tracing evidence left at the scene. The brothers agreed to pay more than $8 million in restitution. The case adds to a growing number of violent crimes targeting cryptocurrency investors and holders worldwide.

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Tristan R.
Tristan R.

8+ years covering crypto markets, macro, and geopolitics. Previously at Decrypt and CoinDesk. Focused on the intersection of digital assets and traditional finance.

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