US Tourist Says Bitcoin, XRP Worth $123K Stolen After Ride With Fake Uber in London
Summary
A U.S. tourist, Jacob Irwin-Cline, lost over $123,000 in cryptocurrency during a suspected theft in London's West End. After leaving a nightclub, he was intercepted by a driver who knew his name from the Uber app. CCTV footage showed he entered a different car than expected. The driver offered him a cigarette laced with scopolamine, leading to blackouts. Under the influence, Irwin-Cline unknowingly gave access to his phone and crypto accounts. His losses included $72,000 in XRP and $50,000 in Bitcoin. The incident is under investigation, with no arrests made yet.
