In a shocking incident on Tuesday morning, a gang attempted to kidnap the daughter and grandson of a cryptocurrency executive in Paris. The couple fought back against their three attackers, who ultimately fled the scene empty-handed thanks to the intervention of passers-by. This incident highlights the growing trend of abductions targeting individuals connected to the cryptocurrency industry in France.
Violent Kidnap Attempt on Cryptocurrency Executive's Family in Paris Thwarted
Violent Kidnap Attempt on Cryptocurrency Executive's Family in Paris Thwarted
A chaotic scene in the streets of Paris as a masked gang attempts to abduct the daughter of a cryptocurrency leader and her child, only to be foiled by brave onlookers.
A dramatic kidnapping attempt was foiled in the heart of Paris on Tuesday morning, as a masked gang tried to abduct the daughter and young grandson of a prominent cryptocurrency executive. The brazen attack occurred around 08:20 local time in the 11th district of the French capital and was captured on video by an onlooker.
The family, believed to be related to a co-founder of the French Bitcoin exchange platform Paymium, found themselves in a intense struggle when three men leapt from a white van and tried to drag them away. The woman's husband bravely defended his family, enduring multiple blows as the couple yelled for help amidst the chaos.
In a tense moment, the daughter managed to wrestle a firearm from one of the attackers, throwing it into the street. While it was later identified as a replica air gun, the incident still sent shockwaves through the scene, which included children heading to a local primary school.
Initially, bystanders were hesitant to intervene, but as locals rallied to assist, the three assailants abandoned their plan and fled the scene in a van driven by an accomplice. In a frantic bid for escape, one bystander even threw a fire extinguisher at the vehicle as it sped away.
Both the daughter and her grandson were treated for minor injuries at a nearby hospital. The police brigade specializing in armed robbery is set to investigate this shocking incident, which marks the latest in a series of similar kidnappings targeting individuals associated with the cryptocurrency industry in France.
This botched kidnapping follows closely on the heels of a recent event where the father of a cryptocurrency millionaire was abducted while walking his dog. The terrified victim was held for ransom and had to endure severe brutality, including the loss of a finger, before being rescued by police.
The chilling frequency of such attacks raises significant concerns about the safety of those in the cryptocurrency sector in France, with alarming incidents, including a January abduction of Ledger co-founder David Balland, illustrating the risks involved.
