"The national anti-organized crime prosecutor's investigation revealed that structured criminal networks are actively recruiting participants and systematically targeting the families of known cryptocurrency holders."
"In 2026 alone, 41 cases have been recorded through late April, roughly one every 2.5 days, highlighting the alarming frequency of these incidents."
"Seventy-five of the 88 suspects are currently held in pretrial detention, indicating the serious nature of these organized crime operations."
French prosecutors have charged 88 individuals, including over 10 minors, in connection with 12 cryptocurrency kidnapping cases. Since 2023, more than 135 crypto kidnapping incidents have been reported in France, with 41 occurring in 2026 alone. The majority of suspects are held in pretrial detention as investigations reveal organized criminal networks targeting families of cryptocurrency holders. France now represents about 40% of all crypto ransom attacks in Europe, following a significant increase in such crimes globally.
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