They Drove From Texas, Zip-Tied a Family, and Stole $8M in Crypto — Now They’re Facing 20 Years

TLDR

• Isiah and Raymond Garcia pleaded guilty to robbing a Minnesota family of $8M in crypto at gunpoint
• The brothers traveled from Texas to Minnesota on Sept. 19, 2025, zip-tied the family, and held them for over 8 hours
• The victim was driven to a cabin and forced to transfer funds from wallets and accounts
• Both face up to 20 years in federal prison and must repay over $8 million in restitution
• Crypto-related physical attacks rose 75% in 2025, with $101M in losses already recorded in early 2026

Two Texas brothers have pleaded guilty to holding a Minnesota family at gunpoint and forcing the transfer of $8 million in cryptocurrency during a September 2025 home invasion.

Isiah Angelo Garcia, 25, and Raymond Christian Garcia, 24, both from Waller, Texas, each entered a guilty plea on Thursday to one count of interference with commerce by robbery. The case was heard before U.S. District Judge Ann Montgomery in Minneapolis.

What Happened During the Attack

On September 19, 2025, the brothers drove from Texas to Grant, Minnesota. Once there, they entered the family’s home, zip-tied the victims, and demanded access to their cryptocurrency accounts.

Isiah Garcia then drove one of the victims to a family cabin in northern Minnesota. There, he forced the victim to retrieve hardware wallets and transfer the funds. The entire ordeal lasted more than eight hours.

The victim’s son managed to call 911 during the incident. Washington County sheriff’s deputies responded and later recovered a rifle and a shotgun at the scene.

Arrests and Sentencing

Investigators used items left behind at the home to identify the brothers. They were arrested near Houston, Texas.

Both men admitted to using firearms to threaten the family. They have agreed to pay more than $8 million in restitution. Sentencing hearings have not yet been scheduled, but each brother faces up to 20 years in federal prison.

U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen added that the guilty pleas reflect a commitment to holding defendants accountable for their actions.

A Growing Pattern of Crypto Physical Attacks

This case is part of a broader rise in violent crimes targeting crypto holders. According to security firm CertiK, crypto-related assaults and kidnappings rose 75% in 2025 compared to the prior year. Losses from such attacks in just the first four months of 2026 have already hit $101 million.

In May, U.S. authorities unsealed an indictment against three men accused of stealing at least $6.5 million in a series of robberies. Those suspects allegedly posed as delivery drivers to gain entry to homes.

A Florida man also pleaded guilty earlier this month in a separate kidnapping tied to Bitcoin theft.

France has also seen a surge in so-called “wrench attacks.” During Paris Blockchain Week in April, French Interior Minister Delegate Jean-Didier Berger said his office has launched a prevention platform that has drawn thousands of sign-ups from at-risk crypto holders.

The Garcia brothers’ case marks another step forward for U.S. prosecutors working to address violent crime in the crypto space.

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