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Family Devastated After 13-Hour Cryptocurrency Heist

11/22/2025

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In April 2024, a Port Moody, B.C., family endured a 13-hour home invasion by men posing as Canada Post workers, leaving the family financially devastated and traumatized.
The attackers sought to steal cryptocurrency and took approximately $1.6 million.
Hong Kong national Tsz Wing Boaz Chan was identified as among the attackers.
Chan was sentenced to seven years in prison on November 14, 2025.
The investigation for Chan's accomplices continues.

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Story summary

In April 2024, a Port Moody, B.C., family endured a 13-hour home invasion by men posing as Canada Post workers, leaving the family financially devastated and traumatized.
The attackers sought to steal cryptocurrency and took approximately $1.6 million.
Hong Kong national Tsz Wing Boaz Chan was identified as among the attackers.
Chan was sentenced to seven years in prison on November 14, 2025.
The investigation for Chan's accomplices continues.