American Tourist Targeted in London Crypto Heist, $123K Stolen

An American tourist named Jacob Irwin-Cline experienced a harrowing incident in London when he was robbed of $123,000 worth of cryptocurrency. The victim was drugged and targeted by a fake Uber driver while leaving a nightclub on May 9th, 2025, exposing vulnerabilities in the crypto space. This attack highlights the ongoing need for enhanced security measures to protect individuals from physical assault while using their mobile wallets.