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Seven Arrested in France for Cryptocurrency-Related Kidnapping
Seven suspects were arrested in France in connection with the four-day kidnapping of a Swiss national, who was released unharmed after a raid involving the GIGN.
Seven Arrested in France for Cryptocurrency-Related Kidnapping
Seven suspects were arrested in France in connection with the four-day kidnapping of a Swiss national, who was released unharmed after a raid involving the GIGN.
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28% Bias Score
25 Charged in French Crypto Kidnapping Spree
French authorities charged 25 people, including six minors, with kidnapping and attempted kidnapping of cryptocurrency executives, following incidents in Paris and Nantes, prompting security concerns and government intervention.
25 Charged in French Crypto Kidnapping Spree
French authorities charged 25 people, including six minors, with kidnapping and attempted kidnapping of cryptocurrency executives, following incidents in Paris and Nantes, prompting security concerns and government intervention.
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28% Bias Score
French Police Foil Large-Scale Kidnapping Attempt, Uncover Cryptocurrency Crime Network
Twenty-five individuals, including six minors, were indicted in France for two attempted kidnappings in May 2025, one in Paris and one near Nantes, revealing a potential organized crime network targeting cryptocurrency executives.
French Police Foil Large-Scale Kidnapping Attempt, Uncover Cryptocurrency Crime Network
Twenty-five individuals, including six minors, were indicted in France for two attempted kidnappings in May 2025, one in Paris and one near Nantes, revealing a potential organized crime network targeting cryptocurrency executives.
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40% Bias Score
Attempted Kidnapping Highlights Rise in Crypto-Related Crime in France
On May in Paris, an attempted kidnapping of the daughter of a Paymium CEO, a cryptocurrency firm, failed due to bystander intervention; this incident is one of seven similar cases in France this year, highlighting the increasing criminal interest in cryptocurrencies' high value.
Attempted Kidnapping Highlights Rise in Crypto-Related Crime in France
On May in Paris, an attempted kidnapping of the daughter of a Paymium CEO, a cryptocurrency firm, failed due to bystander intervention; this incident is one of seven similar cases in France this year, highlighting the increasing criminal interest in cryptocurrencies' high value.
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44% Bias Score
Over 20 Arrests Made in France Following Cryptocurrency-Related Kidnappings
Over 20 arrests have been made in France following a series of kidnappings and attempted kidnappings targeting cryptocurrency entrepreneurs, including the kidnapping of a cryptocurrency millionaire's father and an attempted kidnapping of the Paymium CEO's daughter and grandson.
Over 20 Arrests Made in France Following Cryptocurrency-Related Kidnappings
Over 20 arrests have been made in France following a series of kidnappings and attempted kidnappings targeting cryptocurrency entrepreneurs, including the kidnapping of a cryptocurrency millionaire's father and an attempted kidnapping of the Paymium CEO's daughter and grandson.
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44% Bias Score
Colombian Child's Release Reveals Complex Narco-Debt Kidnapping
An abducted child in Colombia was released after his family paid a $1 million ransom to Los Rastrojos, a narco-trafficking group, who contracted the FARC dissidents to carry out the kidnapping; a relative involved in the payment was later murdered.
Colombian Child's Release Reveals Complex Narco-Debt Kidnapping
An abducted child in Colombia was released after his family paid a $1 million ransom to Los Rastrojos, a narco-trafficking group, who contracted the FARC dissidents to carry out the kidnapping; a relative involved in the payment was later murdered.
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56% Bias Score
Spanish Police Tackle Evolving Kidnapping Tactics
The Spanish National Police's specialized kidnapping unit investigated 104 cases in 2024, down from 122 in 2023; ransoms are increasingly demanded in cryptocurrency, and investigations often involve drug trafficking or cryptocurrency investment fraud; the unit emphasizes calm and controlled response...
Spanish Police Tackle Evolving Kidnapping Tactics
The Spanish National Police's specialized kidnapping unit investigated 104 cases in 2024, down from 122 in 2023; ransoms are increasingly demanded in cryptocurrency, and investigations often involve drug trafficking or cryptocurrency investment fraud; the unit emphasizes calm and controlled response...
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44% Bias Score
25 Charged in Cryptocurrency Kidnapping Attempts
French authorities charged 25 suspects, including six minors, with attempted kidnappings targeting cryptocurrency figures in Paris, with links to other incidents, including the May 1st kidnapping of the father of a cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
25 Charged in Cryptocurrency Kidnapping Attempts
French authorities charged 25 suspects, including six minors, with attempted kidnappings targeting cryptocurrency figures in Paris, with links to other incidents, including the May 1st kidnapping of the father of a cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
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44% Bias Score
Cryptocurrency Holders Fuel Demand for Kidnap and Ransom Insurance Amidst Violent Attacks
Rising fears over a recent string of violent assaults and kidnappings targeting wealthy cryptocurrency holders in France and the U.S. are prompting at least three insurance companies to develop specialized kidnap and ransom insurance policies.
Cryptocurrency Holders Fuel Demand for Kidnap and Ransom Insurance Amidst Violent Attacks
Rising fears over a recent string of violent assaults and kidnappings targeting wealthy cryptocurrency holders in France and the U.S. are prompting at least three insurance companies to develop specialized kidnap and ransom insurance policies.
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40% Bias Score
French Crypto Millionaires Targeted in Kidnapping Spree
French authorities are tackling a wave of kidnappings targeting cryptocurrency millionaires, with several successful and attempted abductions resulting in ransom demands paid in cryptocurrency; police have made numerous arrests.
French Crypto Millionaires Targeted in Kidnapping Spree
French authorities are tackling a wave of kidnappings targeting cryptocurrency millionaires, with several successful and attempted abductions resulting in ransom demands paid in cryptocurrency; police have made numerous arrests.
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40% Bias Score
Crypto Kidnappings Surge Across Europe
A surge in violent kidnappings targeting cryptocurrency executives and their families across Europe and beyond is forcing the industry to confront the harsh reality of 'analog violence' against 'digital wealth'.
Crypto Kidnappings Surge Across Europe
A surge in violent kidnappings targeting cryptocurrency executives and their families across Europe and beyond is forcing the industry to confront the harsh reality of 'analog violence' against 'digital wealth'.
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52% Bias Score
Coinbase Data Breach: $20 Million Ransom Demand Refused
Coinbase reported a data breach where criminals bribed customer service agents to obtain customer data for social engineering scams; the company refused a $20 million ransom demand and estimates remediation and reimbursement costs between $180-$400 million.
Coinbase Data Breach: $20 Million Ransom Demand Refused
Coinbase reported a data breach where criminals bribed customer service agents to obtain customer data for social engineering scams; the company refused a $20 million ransom demand and estimates remediation and reimbursement costs between $180-$400 million.
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36% Bias Score
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