The suspect of the crypto ransom case in France was caught in Morocco: stopped by international operation
Morocco police caught the 24 -year -old Badiss Mohamed Amide Bajjou, the main suspect of organized man kidnapping and violence for crypto millionaires in France. The French Ministry of Justice issued a message of thanks.
In recent months, the main suspect of the kidnapping cases for the crypto millionaires who shook the agenda of France was caught in Tanca, Morocco.
24 -year -old Badiss Mohamed Amide Bajjou was the name of Interpol in a red bulletin and accused of organized usurpation, man kidnapping and violence.
🛡️ Details of international operation
Upon the request of the French authorities, the Moroccan National Forensic Police Brigade (BNPJ) and the General Directorate of Internal Security (DGST) detained Bajjou with a joint operation.
According to the government -backed Maghreb Arab Press (MAP) agency, Bajjou’s more than one ransom attack is believed to be “brain ..
📢 French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin said in a statement on the X (Old Twitter) platform:
“This arrest is the proof of the perfect judicial cooperation between France and Morocco and our common stance against organized crime,” he said.
🧷 The background of the event: Crypto panic in Paris
In France, more than six ransom incidents were reported in the last two months. In most of these cases, the target was the well -known figures of the crypto world or their families.
May 13, 2025: The family of Pierre Noizat, Paymium CEO, was tried to be kidnapped. The plan failed, the gang was caught.
Mid -May: The father of a French crypto millionaire was kidnapped.
Previously, Ledger wallet developer David Ballard and his wife were targeted, and Ballard’s finger was cut.
Following these events, French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau met with sector leaders and announced that “against threats against crypto investors” would be taken.
🔐 Crypto security in France is on the agenda
The Ministry is working on a new Special Protection Protocol to make the crypto rich’s digital assets and private lives safer.
The attacks aim, especially those who invest in cold wallet users and investors in decentralized projects.
With these developments, it is seen that physical security measures as well as cyber security for crypto users in France have come to the forefront.
🧨 Next steps
Badiss Bajjou’s return to France was initiated.
The fact that some of the criminals are under the age of 18 reveals that crypto -oriented crimes are widespread among young people.
🔍 Analysts say that the excessive visibility of crypto delegates on social media facilitates the target -determination process of the attackers.