In a brazen daylight attack, the daughter of a prominent cryptocurrency executive and her child became the target of a masked gang attempting to kidnap them in Paris’s 11th district, according to reports. The harrowing scene, captured on video by a bystander, unfolded around 8:20 AM local time on Tuesday when three men emerged from a white van and demanded the pair be taken. The mother and her husband engaged in a fierce struggle with their attackers, who were reportedly part of a larger pattern of abductions associated with cryptocurrency figures.
Cryptocurrency Executive's Family Fends Off Kidnap Attempt in Paris
Cryptocurrency Executive's Family Fends Off Kidnap Attempt in Paris
A violent abduction attempt targeting a cryptocurrency executive's daughter and grandson in Paris was thwarted, highlighting the increasing danger faced by crypto figures in France.
As the confrontation escalated, the couple called for help as the assailants tried to separate them. In a moment of desperation, the mother successfully wrestled away a firearm from one of the abductors—a replica air gun—and disposed of it into the street. The attackers, feeling the pressure as more passersby began to intervene, eventually retreated to their van, with one assailant throwing a fire extinguisher at them as they drove off.
The victims were taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries but were quickly released. This incident is part of a concerning trend in France, where various high-profile kidnappings, including that of a cryptocurrency millionaire’s father, have recently made headlines. Alarmingly, the latter victim was subjected to severe violence, culminating in the loss of a finger during his ordeal. This ongoing series of incidents suggests a rising threat against those involved in the rapidly growing cryptocurrency sector in France, prompting increasing concern from law enforcement agencies.
In January, cryptocurrency wallet co-founder David Balland and his wife were also targeted, with reports indicating he too was injured during a kidnapping attempt. These events underscore the potential dangers lurking in the world of digital currency as criminals continue to target its figures and their families.
The victims were taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries but were quickly released. This incident is part of a concerning trend in France, where various high-profile kidnappings, including that of a cryptocurrency millionaire’s father, have recently made headlines. Alarmingly, the latter victim was subjected to severe violence, culminating in the loss of a finger during his ordeal. This ongoing series of incidents suggests a rising threat against those involved in the rapidly growing cryptocurrency sector in France, prompting increasing concern from law enforcement agencies.
In January, cryptocurrency wallet co-founder David Balland and his wife were also targeted, with reports indicating he too was injured during a kidnapping attempt. These events underscore the potential dangers lurking in the world of digital currency as criminals continue to target its figures and their families.
