The estimated value of suspected cryptocurrency theft within the European Union has risen by an additional $27 million. This increase comes after further exchange withdrawals were identified, bringing the total suspected amount to approximately $133 million, according to CoinTelegraph.

Researcher ZachXBT was responsible for uncovering these additional withdrawals linked to the ongoing investigations into crypto-related thefts in the EU. Their findings have helped shed more light on the scale of illicit activity involving digital assets in the region.

As Japan continues to foster stricter regulations and security measures in its crypto markets, these developments underscore the importance of vigilant monitoring and transparency to protect investors from similar risks.