A dozen arrests in France related to cases of crypto kidnappings

France faces wave of kidnapping linked to cryptocurrencies. Local authorities have captured about 12 people linked to these criminal acts.

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• At least five attacks so far this year have put the authorities on alert.
• The father of a millionaire crypto and the daughter of a French CEO were the last targets.
• Crypto users are becoming blank of kidnappers.

France crosses a worrying wave of kidnappings linked to the world of cryptocurrencies, with at least 12 people recently arrested for their participation in two violent incidents recorded in Paris.

According to recently published reports, the arrests were made by the Bandidage repression brigade (BRB)a specialized unit of the French police that is responsible for serious crimes and armed robberies. The operations took place in the Paris region and in the department of Loira Atlántico, and among those arrested are several minors.

First case: kidnapping with cryptocurrency rescue

On May 1, four masked individuals kidnapped the father of a well -known poker player and millionaire of cryptocurrencies. As reported I monde together with the AGNCE France-Presse, The kidnappers forced the man to climb a van with a false logo of UPS In broad daylight, in District 14 of Paris.

The criminals demanded between € 5 million and € 7 million (approximately USD $ 5.68 million and USD $ 7.95 million) in cryptocurrencies as a rescue. The man was located and rescued by the authorities in the department of Essonne days later, although not before his captors cut a finger.

Six of those arrested were directly linked to this kidnapping. They come from different places, including Algeria, the Island Meeting and French towns such as Chesnay and Levallois-Pert.

Second attempt: Frustrated objective thanks to witnesses

The second incident occurred on May 13 in District 11 of Paris. Three armed men tried to kidnap a 34 -year -old woman, but were scared away by two witnesses who intervened. Subsequently, it was confirmed that the victim was the daughter of Pierre Noizat, co -founder and CEO of the French exchange Paymium.

According to media like France 24 and the AFPthe aggressors tried to put the woman and her son in a van. His partner was assaulted while trying to prevent him. The victim managed to disarm one of the attackers before they flee.

Precedent: The case of the Ledger co -founder

These attacks are not isolated cases. In January this year, David Balland, co -founder of Ledgerand his wife were kidnapped from his home in the Cher region. The executive also suffered the amputation of a finger during his captivity. No rescue was paid, and were released after a successful police operation.

According to Jameson LOPP, France has registered five physical attacks against figures in the crypto sector in 2025. The United States appears secondly, with three cases.

Official reaction: Security measures for Crypt Executives

In response to this trend, Interior Minister Bruno Retilleau, announced on May 16 new measures to protect executives of the crypto ecosystem. Among them is a direct emergency line and security safety evaluations.

“We are taking this threat seriously. The crypto ecosystem is a legitimate and growing part of our economy,” Declared Retilleau.

Security Councils: Discretion and Technology

Experts such as Phil Ariss, director of Public Relations for the United Kingdom Public Sector in TRM Labs, They recommended caution. In statements a DecryptAriss suggested not publicly dissemination in cryptoactive possessions or details about personal custody configurations.

It also emphasized the use of multifirma wallets and retreats with time delay, since these strategies make it difficult for criminals to access or maintain control over the funds.

Recent cases show a dangerous convergence between organized crime and the crypto market, where decentralization and anonymity, although they provide autonomy, also become risks without adequate security protocols.

Written article with the help of an AI content editor, edited by Angel Di Matteo / Diariobitcoin

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