đ©žđ° Crypto Terror in Paris! Businesspeople kidnapped, tortured, and mutilated for their digital wallets đ±
France: Wave of Kidnappings of Crypto Businesspeople
France is facing a troubling series of kidnappings targeting entrepreneurs and investors in cryptocurrencies. Criminals are using extremely violent methods, including torture and mutilations, to demand ransoms in hard-to-trace digital assets. Recently, the daughter of Pierre Noizat, a pioneer in the sector, was the victim of a kidnapping attempt in Paris. Authorities have identified a pattern inspired by criminal tactics from Latin America and Eastern Europe. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has called on the sector to establish security measures and identify those responsible.
đłđż New Zealand: Bust Crypto Scam Worth $265 Million
Authorities in New Zealand arrested 13 people involved in a cryptocurrency scam valued at $265 million, linked to an FBI investigation. A man from Wellington was charged under U.S. organized crime laws.
đŠđ· Argentina: Crypto Companies Seek Tax Relief
Through the Fintech Chamber, crypto companies in Argentina, recently regulated by the CNV, are calling for a review of the tax burden associated with their operations. They argue that current taxes stifle the sector's development, which has more than 2.5 million users and generates over $94 billion a year.
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