The daughter of a cryptocurrency executive and her child narrowly avoided a violent kidnapping in Paris, underscoring the increasing danger faced by individuals in the crypto industry.
Cryptocurrency Executive's Family Targeted in Paris Kidnap Attempt
Cryptocurrency Executive's Family Targeted in Paris Kidnap Attempt
Daring escape highlights growing threat to cryptocurrency figures in France.
The daughter and young grandson of a prominent cryptocurrency executive in Paris experienced a harrowing near-kidnapping on Tuesday morning, where they were confronted by a masked gang. This alarming incident, captured by an onlooker, occurred in the 11th district around 08:20 local time, with reports revealing the woman is the child of the co-founder of the Bitcoin exchange Paymium.
As three assailants emerged from a white van, the woman's husband valiantly defended his family, but was brutally attacked in the process. In a desperate struggle, the woman managed to seize a firearm from one of the attackers — later identified as a replica air gun — and hurled it away. Despite the chaos, help arrived when passers-by began to respond to their cries, prompting the attackers to flee in their getaway vehicle.
The street was bustling at the time, with children en route to school, adding to the tense atmosphere. Thankfully, the family sustained only minor injuries and received medical attention at a local hospital.
The Paris police brigade, specializing in armed robbery, is expected to mount an investigation following this incident, which marks yet another aggressive attempt to target those linked to the cryptocurrency sector in France. Just days prior, the father of another crypto millionaire was rescued after being held for ransom, indicative of the dangers now prevalent in the industry.
Earlier incidents in recent months have also highlighted the perils faced by cryptocurrency figures; in January, David Balland, co-founder of Ledger, was abducted alongside his wife, with the investigation uncovering severe brutality from the perpetrators. These incidents reveal a concerning trend that highlights the vulnerability of individuals within the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency landscape in France.
As three assailants emerged from a white van, the woman's husband valiantly defended his family, but was brutally attacked in the process. In a desperate struggle, the woman managed to seize a firearm from one of the attackers — later identified as a replica air gun — and hurled it away. Despite the chaos, help arrived when passers-by began to respond to their cries, prompting the attackers to flee in their getaway vehicle.
The street was bustling at the time, with children en route to school, adding to the tense atmosphere. Thankfully, the family sustained only minor injuries and received medical attention at a local hospital.
The Paris police brigade, specializing in armed robbery, is expected to mount an investigation following this incident, which marks yet another aggressive attempt to target those linked to the cryptocurrency sector in France. Just days prior, the father of another crypto millionaire was rescued after being held for ransom, indicative of the dangers now prevalent in the industry.
Earlier incidents in recent months have also highlighted the perils faced by cryptocurrency figures; in January, David Balland, co-founder of Ledger, was abducted alongside his wife, with the investigation uncovering severe brutality from the perpetrators. These incidents reveal a concerning trend that highlights the vulnerability of individuals within the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency landscape in France.
