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Four suspects charged in France over kidnapping of woman for crypto assets

  • —The attack in Tanings (Haute-Savoie) took place on March 14, 2026, around midnight
  • —Five people were detained, four placed under investigation and three held in custody
  • —About 60 gendarmes took part in the operation across three French regions
  • —Since 2023, PNACO has recorded 135 attacks, 47 of them since the start of 2026
Why it matters: A rise in physical attacks on crypto holders in France heightens risks for holders and could push toward tighter regulation and data protection.
Source: Journal du Coin
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