Iconic Satoshi Nakamoto Statue in Lugano, Switzerland, Found Vandalized and Destroyed

- The statue of Satoshi Nakamoto in Lugano, Switzerland, was stolen and later found destroyed
- The artwork was discovered in pieces in a nearby lake after Swiss National Day celebrations
- The act is believed to be impulsive vandalism, not a targeted theft.
The iconic statue of Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has been recovered after being reported stolen from a popular park in Lugano, Switzerland.
Municipal workers discovered the artwork broken into several pieces in and around Lake Lugano, confirming it had been forcibly removed from its base and vandalized.
Impulsive Act of Vandalism
The incident took place over the weekend, shortly after the Swiss National Day celebrations on Friday, August 1, a time when the lakeside park was filled with activity.
The statue had been torn from its pedestal, leaving only its feet attached to the otherwise intact base.
Observers believe the incident was likely an impulsive act of vandalism rather than a targeted theft, given the extensive damage and the presence of nearby surveillance ca…
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Iconic Satoshi Nakamoto Statue in Lugano, Switzerland, Found Vandalized and Destroyed

- The statue of Satoshi Nakamoto in Lugano, Switzerland, was stolen and later found destroyed
- The artwork was discovered in pieces in a nearby lake after Swiss National Day celebrations
- The act is believed to be impulsive vandalism, not a targeted theft.
The iconic statue of Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has been recovered after being reported stolen from a popular park in Lugano, Switzerland.
Municipal workers discovered the artwork broken into several pieces in and around Lake Lugano, confirming it had been forcibly removed from its base and vandalized.
Impulsive Act of Vandalism
The incident took place over the weekend, shortly after the Swiss National Day celebrations on Friday, August 1, a time when the lakeside park was filled with activity.
The statue had been torn from its pedestal, leaving only its feet attached to the otherwise intact base.
Observers believe the incident was likely an impulsive act of vandalism rather than a targeted theft, given the extensive damage and the presence of nearby surveillance ca…
The post Iconic Satoshi Nakamoto Statue in Lugano, Switzerland, Found Vandalized and Destroyed appeared first on Coin Edition.