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Crypto‑related kidnappings surge in France

France has become a hotspot for physical crypto‑related kidnappings, with 11 of 14 globally recorded attacks in 2026 occurring on French soil.

Recent reporting indicates that France has emerged as the global epicenter of crypto‑related kidnappings, a form of large‑scale criminal activity in which criminals abduct victims to extort access to cryptocurrency holdings. Of 14 known physical crypto‑theft attacks worldwide in 2026, 11 have been reported in France, highlighting an alarming concentration of organized, financially motivated violent crime targeting individuals with digital assets. This trend reflects a collapse of internal security in certain areas and a growing nexus between cyber‑enabled crime and physical violence.
Status
active
Location
France
Date added
2026-03-24 14:08 UTC
Last updated
2026-03-24 14:08 UTC
Source
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-46667381
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