Suspect Arrested in Ledger Co-Founder Kidnapping Case

Spanish authorities have apprehended a suspect linked to the January 2025 kidnapping of Ledger co-founder David Balland. According to NS3.AI, the case involves an alleged attempt to coerce the transfer of approximately $11.5 million in Bitcoin. The suspect reportedly fled to Spain following the incident and was captured in Benalmadena after an extensive multi-week search. The court in Fuengirola is currently handling a French extradition request under the European Arrest Warrant system.