Crypto Trader Kidnapped in Paris for Ledger Wallet in Latest Targeted Attack
A 23-year-old cryptocurrency trader was abducted in Maisons-Alfort, France, and tortured for access to his Ledger wallet. The assailant demanded 5,000 euros in cash and the victim's private keys—a grim reminder of the physical risks tied to digital asset ownership.
This marks the 10th crypto-related kidnapping in France this year, according to security expert Jameson Lopp. Despite recent arrests linked to similar crimes, predators continue targeting holders with chilling precision.
The attack unfolded after the victim's partner received threatening messages from a well-informed perpetrator who monitored the couple's movements. Parisian authorities are investigating the case as crypto-related violence escalates beyond online scams into physical confrontations.
