According to ShibDaily, a kidnapping attempt in Paris has targeted the daughter and grandson of a prominent French cryptocurrency entrepreneur, highlighting the increasing violence against figures in the digital asset industry. The incident occurred in Paris's 11th district, where four masked assailants reportedly attacked a couple and their child, resulting in minor injuries. The victims were subsequently taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Surveillance footage captured three masked individuals emerging from a van, attempting to forcibly abduct a woman and her child. The woman's partner intervened but was assaulted during the struggle. In a courageous act, the woman resisted the abduction, managing to seize one of the assailant's handguns and discard it. Her screams, along with those of the other victims, attracted the attention of passers-by, ultimately thwarting the kidnapping attempt. The suspects remain at large, although their vehicle was recovered near the scene.
The Paris prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the attempted abduction, focusing on the family's connections to the cryptocurrency sector as a potential motive. This incident follows a similar case earlier this year involving Ledger co-founder David Balland and his wife, who were reportedly kidnapped in January. In that case, the couple was forced into a vehicle and held at two different locations, with the kidnappers demanding a substantial cryptocurrency ransom and sending a severed finger, believed to belong to Balland, as a chilling warning.
As investigations continue, authorities face mounting pressure to address the rising threats against individuals in the cryptocurrency sector. The increasing number of violent incidents involving crypto figures has raised security concerns, prompting calls for enhanced protective measures in both digital and physical environments. The outcome of this latest case could set a significant precedent for handling future security risks within the industry.
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