French Police Arrest 24 in Connection with Kidnapping Attempts on Crypto Entrepreneurs
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May 28, 2025 08:03
paris, france - French police have detained 24 individuals linked to multiple kidnapping attempts targeting crypto entrepreneurs and their families, including the recent incident involving Pierre Noizat, CEO of Paymium.
French Police Arrest 24 in Connection with Crypto Kidnapping Attempts
The French police have apprehended 24 individuals in connection with several kidnapping attempts on crypto entrepreneurs and their families. The arrests come after a foiled kidnapping attempt in Nantes and an incident involving Pierre Noizat's family.
Recent Arrests and Incidents
The arrests were made following a kidnapping attempt in Nantes and an incident targeting Pierre Noizat's daughter and grandson in May. All attackers in the Noizat case are now in custody, with the police preventing the Nantes attempt.
Over the past months, there have been multiple kidnapping incidents, some resulting in violence such as the severing of a finger. French Minister of Interior, Bruno Retailleau, pledged to enhance security for crypto entrepreneurs in response to these events.
The public prosecutor is expected to issue a statement on Friday regarding the recent arrests and incidents.