Violent Crime

France

2026-10-09 13:39:26

France logged 90 crypto-linked violent cases in over seven months, with data leaks seen as a possible factor

Official data in France shows that from Jan. 1 to mid-August 2026, the country recorded 90 cases tied to cryptocurrencies, including kidnappings, extortion, threats and violent robberies. Police carried out 223 arrests during that period, while 126 people were jailed between January and July. Separate tracking cited in the report also points to elevated levels of physical attacks linked to crypto holders in France. Chainalysis said that by mid-2026, 30 publicly recorded crypto-related violent attacks had been documented in the country. Gart.io, meanwhile, tracked 73 real-world attacks in France this year, above the 66 recorded in the United States and 27 in the United Kingdom. Eric Jardine, head of research at Chainalysis, said the rise in attacks may be linked to large-scale data breaches, with leaked information potentially including the identities, home addresses and asset details of cryptocurrency holders.

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France

2026-09-21 05:40:42

French crypto worker robbed at home and forced to transfer €40,000 in digital assets

A crypto industry worker in northern France was forced to transfer €40,000 worth of cryptocurrency after four masked men broke into the family home, according to a Techub report citing the local prosecutor’s office. The attack took place in the early hours of Sept. 20 in Vendin-le-Vieil, Pas-de-Calais. Family members were tied up during the robbery, and the victim’s 12-year-old daughter was struck in the face with a car key. The assailants reportedly demanded identity details and access codes. The case comes as violent crimes targeting crypto holders continue to rise in France. The country’s interior minister said in June that authorities had recorded 77 cases this year involving kidnapping, unlawful confinement, and extortion linked to such targets. Chainalysis data cited in the report showed that, by mid-2026, France had logged 30 public incidents, already exceeding the total for all of last year.

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France

2026-07-10 19:26:13

France Charges 88 People, Including 10 Minors, Over Violent Crypto ‘Wrench Attacks’

French authorities have charged 88 individuals, including 10 minors, for violent “wrench attacks” targeting cryptocurrency holders. The attacks involve home invasions and kidnappings. Cases surged from 18 in 2024 to 67 in 2025.

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cryptocurrenc

2026-07-10 01:39:13

Chinese National Killed in Crypto Trade at Luxury Hotel in Jeju

A Chinese national was stabbed to death in a luxury hotel in Jeju, South Korea, while trading cryptocurrency. Four suspects arrested; $59,000 stolen. The case highlights rising violent crime targeting crypto holders.

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France

2026-07-03 18:01:55

France Sees 77 Crypto-Linked Violent Incidents as Digital Asset Risk Spills Offline

Crypto holders in France are facing a sharp rise in offline security threats. In the first half of 2026 alone, the country recorded 77 cases involving kidnapping, extortion, and related violent crimes, a figure reported to be 71% higher than the total for all of 2025. The report says criminal groups are becoming more organized and are using publicly available information to identify and target individuals connected to digital assets. Executives and family members linked to firms such as Ledger and Paymium have emerged as particularly exposed targets. In response, France’s Interior Ministry has launched a three-pillar countermeasure plan focused on intelligence sharing, industry coordination, and cross-border law enforcement, underscoring that crypto security now extends well beyond cyberspace into real-world personal safety.

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