Home Fear & Greed Pools Wallets Dictionary Advertise Facebook Twitter Telegram Reddit Youtube
Market Cap:
24h Vol:
Cryptocurrencies: 13285
Markets: 101961
CoinInsight360.com logo CoinInsight360.com logo
ENG
EST
RUS
TUR
DEU
CHI
KOR
ITA
USD
USD
AED
AFN
ALL
AMD
ANG
AOA
ARS
AUD
AWG
AZN
BAM
BBD
BDT
BGN
BHD
BIF
BMD
BND
BOB
BRL
BTN
BWP
BYN
BZD
CAD
CDF
CHF
CLF
CLP
CNH
CNY
COP
CRC
CUC
CUP
CVE
CZK
DJF
DKK
DOP
DZD
EGP
ERN
ETB
EUR
FJD
FKP
GBP
GEL
GHS
GIP
GMD
GNF
GTQ
GYD
HKD
HNL
HRK
HTG
HUF
IDR
ILS
IMP
INR
ISK
JMD
JOD
JPY
KES
KGS
KHR
KMF
KPW
KRW
KWD
KYD
KZT
LAK
LBP
LKR
LRD
LSL
LYD
MAD
MDL
MGA
MKD
MMK
MNT
MOP
MRU
MUR
MVR
MWK
MXN
MYR
MZN
NAD
NGN
NIO
NOK
NPR
NZD
OMR
PAB
PEN
PGK
PHP
PKR
PLN
PYG
QAR
RON
RSD
RUB
RWF
SAR
SBD
SCR
SDG
SEK
SGD
SHP
SLL
SRD
SSP
STD
STN
SVC
SYP
SZL
THB
TJS
TMT
TND
TOP
TRY
TTD
TWD
TZS
UAH
UGX
UYU
UZS
VES
VND
VUV
WST
ZAR
ZMW
ZWL
America's Social Casino

Market Cap
24h Vol
13285
Cryptocurrencies
62.63%
Bitcoin Share
BTC Pulse 2025-05-27 10:26:17

France Arrests Over 12 Linked to Crypto Kidnappings as Authorities Probe Organized Crime

France Arrests Over 12 Linked to Crypto Kidnappings as Authorities Probe Organized Crime

France Cracks Down on Crypto-Linked Kidnappings More than a dozen individuals, including some minors, have been arrested by French police in connection with two recent high-profile kidnappings involving members of the crypto industry. The arrests, reported by Le Parisien on May 26, are just a part of a broader investigation into what is suspected to be an organized crime ring. The suspects are being prosecuted with kidnapping and attempted kidnapping to criminal conspiracy. The French authorities believe that the criminals used social media platforms in order to gather manpower for their operations. High-Profile Targets within the Crypto Sector There was an attempted kidnapping on May 13 during the day in Paris. It was claimed that three men attempted to kidnap Pierre Noizat’s grandson and his daughter, who is Paymium’s CEO and co-founder of the French cryptocurrency exchange. The attack was caught on film, and Noizat’s daughter defended herself with the attackers while onlookers intervened to foil the attempt. In another case last week, French police freed the father of a crypto marketing entrepreneur who was kidnapped and kept for ransom worth between €5 million and €7 million. Six people believed to be behind the kidnap are currently jailed and under arrest. Pattern of Crypto Ransom Cases Emerging They are part of a concerning trend. In one recent attack this year, David Balland, the co-founder of crypto hardware wallet company Ledger, was kidnapped from his home. The attackers reportedly demanded cryptocurrency before Balland was recovered days later by police. Jameson Lopp, a well-known cypherpunk and co-founder of Casa, maintains a GitHub tracker that has observed six crypto-related ransom attacks in France this year—half were in Paris. Authorities Strengthen Security Measures In response, French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau announced further measures to safeguard crypto founders and their families. The sector has also turned to private security firms for hiring, using expert bodyguards to secure them against future assaults as concerns grow regarding the safety of high-profile crypto figures in France.

Most Read News

Moralis Money
Market Cap
24h Vol
62.63%
Bitcoin Share
100
Today News
Read the Disclaimer : All content provided herein our website, hyperlinked sites, associated applications, forums, blogs, social media accounts and other platforms (“Site”) is for your general information only, procured from third party sources. We make no warranties of any kind in relation to our content, including but not limited to accuracy and updatedness. No part of the content that we provide constitutes financial advice, legal advice or any other form of advice meant for your specific reliance for any purpose. Any use or reliance on our content is solely at your own risk and discretion. You should conduct your own research, review, analyse and verify our content before relying on them. Trading is a highly risky activity that can lead to major losses, please therefore consult your financial advisor before making any decision. No content on our Site is meant to be a solicitation or offer.