Crazy Heist in Paris: 2 Million Euros in Bitcoin Stolen!

On August 5th, something insane happened in Paris. A guy who works in crypto was attacked by 5 people at the Peninsula Hotel (yeah, the super expensive palace).

Here’s how it went down:

The attackers show up and demand 400,000 euros

They threaten the guy and force him to leave the hotel

Headed to the Arc de Triomphe where they beat him badly

They steal his hard drive with 2 million euros in Bitcoin on it

As a bonus, they also take his iPhone 13 Pro Max

🔍 The Mobile of the Crime

Plot twist: apparently the victim owed 40,000 euros to a local nightclub. The 5 suspects just happened to work at that establishment.

So, the police think it was their way of "recovering" the money... but come on, stealing 2 million for a 40k debt sounds like a scam!

📈 Why Do Cryptos Attract Crooks?

It’s not the first time this has happened in France. In recent months:

In May: kidnappers target the father of a crypto platform boss

A few weeks later: attempted kidnapping of the entourage of the CEO of Paymium

In July: yet another home invasion for cryptos

Why has it become trendy?

Cryptos are worth a lot

Everything is stored on a small hard drive or computer

It's easy to transport

People think it's anonymous (spoiler: not really)

💡 The Security Problem

When you have millions in crypto, you automatically become a target. It's like walking around with a suitcase full of cash, but in 2024 version.

Crypto holders now need to think about their physical security, not just their passwords.