Swedish police uncover 'violence-as-a-service' plot targeting British twins in Cyprus
Swedish police have exposed an alleged "violence-as-a-service" assassination plot to kill British twin brothers vacationing in Cyprus. The operation involved criminal networks outsourcing the killing to loosely connected operatives from Ireland, Norway, and Sweden, coordinated through encrypted messaging and cryptocurrency payments. Eight suspects have been arrested following an undercover operation by a Danish officer posing as a hitman.
The plot was uncovered after a message seeking a hitman appeared on the encrypted Signal app, offering $60,000 in cryptocurrency for the murder. The conspirators coordinated weapons and transport logistics, though the weapons failed to arrive before the twins left Cyprus. Authorities and Interpol continue to search for the targets, with no motive disclosed yet.
Several suspects had previous criminal records in Sweden and Norway, while the Irish suspect had only minor traffic offenses. Lawyers for some accused Norwegians have denied involvement, and investigations highlight the compartmentalized nature of the criminal operation spanning multiple countries.
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