In France, an investigation into the abduction of a crypto entrepreneur’s father was expanded.

After the incident, the police made new detention. While the entrepreneur’s name was not announced, his father was kept hostage in a villa for days and one of his fingers was cut. Criminals, 7 million euros (8 million dollars) for the release of the ransom had demanded.

Yeni New Detention of the kidnapping

France 24, supported by the French state, France 24, the police detained more than one person on June 11, he said.

These people depend on the crime network, which is thought to be directly related to the incident.

The suspects can be detained for 96 hours before the accusation is directed.

🔁 Reminder: In the first police raid on May 3, 5 people were arrested and the victim was rescued.

Increased Crypto Cases in 2025

France has experienced a remarkable increase in crypto -related attacks this year. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau ordered to organize a special security summit in the face of increasing threats.

📍 Some of the latest cases:

May 13: The daughter and grandson of Pierre Noizat, CEO of the French stock market Paymium, tried to be kidnapped during the day.

March 2025: Publisher Amuranth was threatened by armed people who entered his house for crypto wallet information.

June 4: A person who was thought to be linked to these events was caught in Morocco.

May 26: More than 12 people were arrested for different cases based in Paris.

📊 Crypto intensity with numbers

According to the data compiled by Casa Founding Partner Jameson Lopp via Github:

2023: 24 cases

2024: 35 cases

2025: 29 cases (as of June)

🔎 *This number is expected to exceed 40 by the end of the year.

🧠 Why is it increasing?

According to experts, criminals still think that crypto currencies cannot be traced.

🔗 However, this is not true: Chainalysis CEO Jonathan Levin, in his speech on May 15, stressed that Blockchain analysis tools are effective in deciphering such crimes.

Nick Percoco, Chief of Kraken Security, said that the safety awareness of the users who participated in crypto events is very low.

Physical Security should enter new crypto standards

Although it is focused on digital security with the growth of crypto markets, physical security has begun to be neglected. The number of cases of cases reminds me that investors should protect not only Private Key but also their personal security.

In the crypto world, “Wrench Attack” (Screwdriver attack) is real:

Even if your wallet is not hacked, someone can force you to password.