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Robert Barr was sentenced to eight years in prison for organizing an attempted £2 million ($2.7 million) cryptocurrency theft while serving a fraud sentence at HMP Edinburgh. The High Court in Glasgow also jailed Sean Favier for four years and Iain Doyle for five years.
The plan involved getting the victims to install AnyDesk, allowing Barr to control their computer remotely and transfer cryptocurrency from their wallet. Favier and Doyle arrived at the couple's home on April 17, 2024, but left after the occupants spotted them on a doorbell camera and refused to open the door.
All three pleaded guilty to involvement in serious organized crime. Investigators found messages detailing Barr's instructions after seizing his phone on June 25, 2024. The judge called his decision to organize another offence from prison a material aggravating factor.
Frequently asked questions
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How did Barr plan to access the victims' cryptocurrency wallet?
Barr planned for his accomplices to get the homeowner to install AnyDesk, allowing him to control the couple's computer remotely and transfer funds from their wallet.
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Why did the attempted theft fail?
The couple spotted Favier and Doyle on a doorbell camera and refused to open the door. The pair left without gaining entry.
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What sentences did Barr's accomplices receive?
The High Court in Glasgow sentenced Sean Favier to four years in prison and Iain Doyle to five years.
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How did investigators uncover Barr's role?
Investigators seized Barr's phone on June 25, 2024, and found messages detailing his role and instructions to Favier and Doyle.
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What did the judge say aggravated Barr's offence?
The judge described Barr's decision to organize another offence while serving a sentence for cryptocurrency-related fraud as a material aggravating factor.
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