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French police arrest 20 suspects in kidnapping of cryptocurrency owners

2025-05-27 18:59:00, Kosova & Bota CNA

French police arrest 20 suspects in kidnapping of cryptocurrency owners

French police have arrested around 20 people suspected of being involved in a recent wave of kidnappings and attempted kidnappings against cryptocurrency bosses and their families. The arrests were made on Monday and Tuesday, according to Franceinfo.

French media reported that 20 suspects were taken into custody on Tuesday in connection with the attempted kidnapping of the daughter of cryptocurrency boss Pierre Noizat earlier this month.

The attack, which took place in broad daylight on May 13, shocked France. The attackers were filmed trying to kidnap Noizat's pregnant daughter, who had gone for a walk with her partner and their child.

Tuesday's arrests came after a significant number of other people were arrested in the commune of Couwron, near the western French city of Nantes, on Monday.

In response to the increasing number of violent attacks against cryptocurrency professionals and their families, French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau called an emergency meeting with industry leaders in mid-May. During the meeting, Retailleau outlined ways to ensure their safety, including a plan to give them access to special emergency contact numbers. /CNA





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