A Norwegian Bitcoin millionaire narrowly escaped death. In his home while a robber attempted to rob him at gunpoint.

According to sources which withheld the investors identity, the Norwegian received the unexpected visitor during mid hours of the day in his Oslo apartment. The 40 year old robbery victim is said to have been greeted by shot gun on his forehead upon answering his door bell. 
<h2>Bitcoin Millionaire at Gun Point in  Oslo</h2>
Meanwhile, the robber commanded him to either lay on his back or get shot.

An attorney general in charge of the case stated that the alleged robber ordered the millionaire with a ‘lie down, or I’ll shoot’ statement. However the crypto millionaire jumped off the second floor of his Oslo apartment to the street floor. As a result, he sustained several injuries but fortunately managed to escape the robber. Media sources have it that the bitcoin billionaire is worth NOK 100 Million (approximately $11, 000, 000).

Additionally, he has been in the  crypto trade for more than a decade. Within time, the Oslo based crypto investor has been gaining public <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/justinoconnell/2019/08/30/this-blockchain-executive-thinks-were-seeing-a-bitcoin-revival/">recognition</a> through multiple public appearance; relating to his status as one of the crypto rich.The lawyers of the alleged  robber, stated during the indictment the following statement, 
<blockquote> My client does not admit criminal charges after the indictment, but beyond that I do not want to comment.”</blockquote>
The Robbers name is Benedikte Johansen. 

Nevertheless, the assistant attorney for the Crypto millionaire refrained from providing any <a href="https://www.cryptoknowmics.com/crypto/dont-trust-verify-or-how-bitcoin-promotes-a-transparent-society/">public</a> comments relating to the state of the victim.Pal Sverre added that ‘We do not want to comment on this matter’. The case is set for another hearing on the 17th and 18th of next month, October. 
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
Meanwhile, the news hit the crypto community as a surprise. This is because cryptocurrency theft and laundry is often associated with online scams, internet withdrawals and social engineering. In fact, the rate of crypto theft through online means has been on the rise since the beginning of blockchain. However, the news of a physical crypto robbery is out of the blues and clearly stunning.

Norwegian Bitcoin Millionaire Escapes Death in a Close Shave Robbery at Gun-point

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Norwegian Bitcoin Millionaire Escapes Death in a Close Shave Robbery at Gun-point

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