Finger Severed, Family Targeted, Millions Demanded 💰💀—The Shocking Rise of Crypto Kidnappings Uncovered!
A 24-year-old man, Badiss Mohamed Amide Bajjou, has been arrested in Morocco for allegedly masterminding a chilling string of kidnappings and extortion attempts targeting crypto millionaires in France. Authorities say he was behind several shocking crimes, including a brutal attack on Ledger co-founder David Balland, where kidnappers cut off his finger to demand a €10 million crypto ransom. 😨 Bajjou was already on Interpol’s red notice list and is now in custody after police found weapons, phones, and a stash of cash tied to the crimes.
The horror doesn’t stop there. Investigators believe Bajjou was also involved in a failed kidnapping attempt in May that targeted the family of Paymium CEO Pierre Noizat. Armed attackers tried to abduct Noizat’s daughter, her husband, and their child in broad daylight, but quick-thinking bystanders helped chase them off. Authorities have indicted 25 people, including minors, in connection with these violent schemes. The victims were often high-profile figures in crypto, making them prime targets for large ransom demands in digital assets. 🧑💻💸
France is now facing a growing threat of crypto-related crime, with police promising to crack down on gangs targeting the country’s crypto-wealthy. While Bajjou’s arrest is a major win, another ringleader is still on the run, believed to be in his 40s. Officials across Europe and the U.S. are ramping up security efforts as more cases of kidnapping for crypto emerge worldwide. As digital fortunes grow, so does the real-world danger they attract. 🕵️♂️🌍
