Paris Kidnapping Attempt Targets Crypto Entrepreneur’s Family
Armed assailants in Paris attempted to kidnap the daughter and grandson of a prominent French cryptocurrency entrepreneur, marking another incident in a rising trend of violence against digital asset industry figures. The attack occurred in the city’s 11th arrondissement, leaving all three victims with minor injuries.
Surveillance footage shows three masked individuals exiting a van and attempting to force a woman and child into the vehicle. The woman’s partner intervened during the altercation, sustaining injuries in the process. Authorities report the intended victim successfully resisted the abduction, even disarming one attacker during the struggle.