French authorities have arrested more than 12 people, who have been linked to two high-profile crypto kidnapping cases in Paris, France, local media reports.
Those arrested include several minors, including allegations including kidnapping, kidnapping and criminal conspiracy, Le Perisian. Informed On 26 May.
The French investigators are searching for the possibility that a criminal organization is behind two recent crypto-linked kidnapping cases, in which social media networks are used for recruitment.
Three men in an attempt for a recent alleged kidnapping on 13 May Tried to snatch The daughter and grandson of Pierre Noizat, co-founder and CEO of French Crypto Exchange Pemum at a broad day light in Paris.
The attempt, which the audience captured the video, suggests that the alleged attempt was thwarted as Noizat’s daughter fought back and the passers -by intervened.
In another case in May, French officials Save father A crypto marketing entrepreneur was abducted and held for ransom between 5 million and 7 million euros.
Le Parisian reported that the authorities have not yet made any arrests about the alleged bottled kidnapping of Noizat’s family, but the alleged six people have been allegedly tied and imprisoned for the kidnapping of the Crypto entrepreneur’s father, including alleged kidnappers.
Earlier this year, Crypto Hardware Wallet Maker Laser, David Bolland’s co-founder, Was kidnapped Allegedly demanding crypto from his home with criminals. Later, Baland was rescued during the days of French police.
Security measures are beef
French internal minister Bruno Retillu increased Safety measures After a series of high-profile attacks earlier this month in France for Crypto entrepreneurs and their family members.
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A github Page Built by Jameson Lopa, co-founder of Caefferpank and Self-Custodial firm Casa, indicating that six incidents of criminal activity demanding Crypto have taken place in France so far this year, with half the events in Paris.
In addition, industry officials are increasing their safety by hiring Professional bodyguards In bid to stop malicious actors.
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