Michaela
Armed assailants in Paris have reportedly carried out a kidnapping attempt on the daughter and grandson of a well-known French cryptocurrency entrepreneur, adding to the growing wave of violence targeting prominent figures in the digital asset world.
Four masked assailants reportedly targeted a couple and their child in Paris’s 11th district, resulting in minor injuries for all three victims, who were later taken to a nearby hospital, according to France 24.
Surveillance footage from the scene captured three masked individuals emerging from a van and attempting to forcefully drag a woman and her child into the vehicle. The woman’s partner, who tried to intervene, was reportedly assaulted during the struggle.
According to police reports, the woman managed to resist the abduction attempt, seizing one of the assailant’s handguns and discarding it. Her screams, along with those of the other victims, eventually drew the attention of passers-by.
The suspects remain at large after their vehicle was recovered in the vicinity of the incident. According to the Paris prosecutor’s office, authorities have launched an investigation into the attempted abduction, with particular attention to the family’s connections to the cryptocurrency sector as a possible motive.
This kidnapping attempt follows a similar case earlier this year involving Ledger co-founder David Balland and his wife, who were reportedly kidnapped in January. According to the Paris prosecutor’s office, the couple was forced into a vehicle by their abductors and transported to two different locations where they were held against their will.
The kidnappers reportedly demanded a substantial cryptocurrency ransom and sent a severed finger, believed to belong to Balland, as a chilling demonstration of their intent.
As investigations continue, authorities are under increasing pressure to address the rising threats facing individuals within the cryptocurrency sector.
The growing number of violent incidents involving crypto figures has raised concerns about security, prompting calls for stronger protective measures in both the digital and physical realms. How this latest case unfolds could set a significant precedent for handling future security risks in the industry.
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Michaela has no crypto positions and does not hold any crypto assets. This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. The Shib Magazine and The Shib Daily are the official media and publications of the Shiba Inu cryptocurrency project. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial adviser before making any investment decisions.
