According to PANews, Evan L., a participant at EthCC, reported on platform X that he was robbed and severely injured in the knee during his first visit to Brussels and Europe. Despite his ordeal, Evan maintained that this incident does not represent the overall situation in the country and urged everyone to be vigilant about their safety. Comments under his post indicated that this was not an isolated incident, with several people experiencing similar situations.
In addition, the growth manager of KILT Protocol also posted on platform X, cautioning individuals to be careful while wandering around Brussels and the EthCC venue. He revealed that many thugs are targeting individuals involved in cryptocurrency. He shared his own experience of an attempted robbery, where he had to fight off the assailant. He also mentioned hearing about similar incidents from another victim. The posts serve as a warning to crypto enthusiasts visiting the area to be extra cautious and aware of their surroundings.