France near Marseille Cryptocurrency Kidnapping and Robbery Case: Four Arrested

Odaily News French police have arrested four suspects in and around Marseille in connection with an attempted kidnapping and robbery targeting cryptocurrency assets. The incident occurred around 3:00 AM on June 13, 2026, when the suspects broke into a residential apartment in Marseille's 13th arrondissement, attempting to kidnap two women to gain access to cryptocurrency-related assets. A family in the vicinity was awakened by the noise and immediately alerted the police. The suspects then fled the scene, leaving behind only their vehicle license plate as a clue.

It is reported that such crypto-related kidnapping crimes are on the rise in France, with approximately 70 cases involving kidnapping or extortion for crypto assets recorded since 2026. Police noted that these cases typically target crypto asset holders and their family members, exhibiting a highly targeted and violent nature. (Laprovence)