🚨 **Breaking News: First-Ever Crypto Seizure in Scotland!** 🚨

In a historic move, £110,000 ($144,384) has been confiscated from John Ross Rennie, marking the first time Scottish law has used proceeds of crime legislation to seize cryptocurrency as physical cash. This landmark case was settled at the High Court in Edinburgh.

💥 **The Crime** 💥

Rennie was convicted for his role in a violent robbery where 23.5 Bitcoin (£109,601) was forcibly transferred. Despite his involvement, he received a lenient sentence of 150 hours of unpaid work and a six-month supervision order.

📈 **Rising Crypto Crime** 📈

With crypto crime surging in the UK, authorities are ramping up efforts to combat it. The Financial Conduct Authority has dedicated 30% of its financial crime specialists to focus on crypto asset firms. New powers now allow law enforcement to seize cryptocurrency tied to criminal activity without an arrest.

Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story! 🌐