🔍 French authorities have charged 25 suspects in a wave of violent kidnappings targeting cryptocurrency entrepreneurs. While many of the suspects are young adults, it's unclear if minors were involved.
Key incidents include:
👀 David Balland, co-founder of Ledger, was abducted and tortured; seven suspects aged 20–25 were arrested.
👀 In another case, the father of a crypto entrepreneur was kidnapped in Paris; five suspects aged 23–27 were charged.
These attacks involved demands for millions in cryptocurrency and gruesome tactics like severed fingers. Though minors haven't been confirmed among the French suspects, similar crypto-related crimes have involved teenagers elsewhere. French authorities are now ramping up protections for crypto professionals
🔍Cryptocurrency investments carry risks. Therefore, this is not financial advice (No BSH recommendation). Hence please do your own research (DYOR) before making investment decisions.