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Crypto-Linked Kidnappings and Attacks Continue in France as New Cases Emerge

  • —A couple in Landes was kidnapped from their home on the night of August 10-11, 2026 and held in a car trunk; two suspects were arrested
  • —In Yvelines, a 47-year-old man was assaulted for over two hours as attackers demanded access to his crypto wallets
  • —French authorities announced 13 arrests in September over kidnappings in Finistere, Haute-Savoie and Seine-et-Marne
  • —Prosecutors have recorded 135 crypto-related kidnapping cases since 2023, including 47 in 2026, 67 in 2025 and 18 in 2024
Why it matters: A surge in violent attacks on crypto holders in France highlights data-leak risks and the need for personal privacy and safety measures.
Source: Cryptonews.net
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