Attempted kidnapping in Paris: Crypto millionaire's daughter defends herself!

Attempted kidnapping in Paris: Crypto millionaire's daughter defends herself!

A dramatic incident occurred in Paris on Tuesday morning when three men attempted to kidnap the daughter of a prominent crypto manager. The incident took place on Rue Pach and luckily ended without anything serious. According to reports from Nau.ch, the attackers tried to drag the 34-year-old woman and her toddler into a white van. The child's father, who tried to intervene, was hit by the perpetrators.

The woman apparently successfully defended herself against the attackers. She was able to grab a gun and throw it away while her husband screamed for help. Residents were alerted by the couple's screams, prompting the attackers to flee in their van. The stolen car was later found on a nearby street. The toddler suffered a minor injury from tear gas, while the weapon turned out to be a child's toy. The anti-banditry brigade of the Paris criminal police has started the investigation, but so far no information is known about the attackers' motives.

An alarming pattern

Tuesday's incident occurred in an alarming context affecting the security situation in Paris. Just two weeks earlier, on May 1, the father of another crypto entrepreneur was kidnapped and seriously injured in a similar case. The criminals demanded a ransom of between five and seven million euros. In this case, ZDF reported that the meeting point for the ransom delivery was previously observed by the perpetrators. The kidnap victim suffered serious injuries because the perpetrators cut off his finger.

The situation for crypto managers in Paris has become particularly dangerous. In January, David Balland, co-founder of crypto firm Ledger, was kidnapped and tortured with his wife. In this case too, a ransom of ten million euros was demanded. The judiciary has opened investigations into kidnapping, false imprisonment and torture as threats to the families of crypto entrepreneurs increase.

Reactions of the authorities

The worrying trend in crime rates in the crypto sector has also attracted political attention. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau confirmed that the recent kidnapping of the crypto entrepreneur's father was prevented by police forces. Five suspects aged 20 to 27 were arrested. Authorities are concerned that criminal networks are specifically targeting crypto experts and their families.

The numerous incidents shed a bright light on the security problems in the crypto industry. While Paris is a hub for innovation and technology, it is becoming increasingly important to take the security of the entire industry and its leaders seriously. The investigation is still ongoing, but it is clear that immediate action is required to stop this threatening development. It remains to be seen what security precautions will now be taken to protect the affected families.

For more details on current events in Paris, click on reports from Nau.ch and ZDF.