Organized Gang Steals $11M Crypto From Tech Investor Linked to OpenAI CEO
A sophisticated crypto heist in San Francisco's Mission District has shocked the tech community. Posing as a deliveryman, an assailant gained entry to the home of venture capitalist Lachy Groom—known for his ties to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman—and forcibly extracted $11 million in cryptocurrency from resident Joshua at gunpoint.
The operation bore hallmarks of organized crime, with attackers using precise personal details and coordinated phone calls to pressure the victim during the hour-long ordeal. Doorbell footage captured the suspect's chillingly casual approach before the violent home invasion unfolded.
While the specific cryptocurrencies stolen weren't disclosed, the brazen theft highlights growing security concerns as digital assets become high-value targets for sophisticated criminal networks. The incident underscores the physical risks accompanying crypto wealth in an era where blockchain transactions can be coerced at gunpoint.
