Keypoints Summary: Crypto CEO’s Family Targeted

• Armed gang attempts kidnapping in Paris’ 11th district
• Target: Pregnant daughter and grandson of Paymium CEO
• Attackers armed, violent—and caught on video
• Woman fought back and disarmed one attacker
• All victims suffered injuries but escaped
• Crypto crimes surge across France in disturbing pattern
• Public shocked, police investigate links to previous crypto attacks

Crypto Crime Chaos: Armed Gang Tries to Kidnap Pregnant Daughter and Grandson of Crypto CEO in Broad Daylight in Paris

Paris is in shock—and fear—after a violent daylight kidnapping attempt targeted the pregnant daughter and grandson of a major French cryptocurrency CEO.

The brazen attack happened in the heart of Paris’ 11th district, an area usually known for cafés and calm—not armed gangs snatching people off the streets.

And this time, it wasn’t just a robbery. It was a chilling, targeted move against one of France’s most prominent crypto families—and it nearly succeeded.

The Horror in Broad Daylight

It was just another Tuesday in Paris—until it wasn’t.

In a terrifying ambush, four masked men in a van attacked a couple and their child in front of stunned bystanders. Their goal? Kidnap the woman and her child, the pregnant daughter and grandson of Paymium CEO, a titan in France’s growing cryptocurrency empire.

• Three masked men jumped out of the vehicle
• They beat the woman’s partner, trying to drag all three into the van
• The woman fought back, grabbing a handgun from one attacker and hurling it
• Her screams and the baby’s cries drew in help from passersby
• The gang fled, leaving behind their van and chaos

All three victims sustained injuries and were rushed to the hospital. Miraculously, none of the injuries were life-threatening.

Crypto CEO Targeted – AGAIN

The woman’s father is the CEO and co-founder of Paymium, one of the oldest cryptocurrency exchange platforms in Europe.

But this isn’t the first time the French crypto elite has been targeted.

Earlier this year, in another stomach-turning incident, David Balland, the co-founder of Ledger, was kidnapped with his partner. The attackers cut off his finger to access his digital wallets.

The attackers demanded a massive cryptocurrency ransom, which French prosecutors confirmed, although they’ve kept quiet on whether it was paid.

Nine people, including the alleged mastermind, have since been arrested—but it’s clear that these kidnapping-for-crypto rings aren’t going away.

Crypto Crime Wave Sweeps France

France is now facing a crime wave fueled by cryptocurrency. The high liquidity and hard-to-trace nature of crypto makes it the perfect bait and getaway currency for criminals.

Just last month:

• A man was kidnapped in a separate case and held until his crypto-millionaire son paid up
• In 2023, gunmen ambushed a prison van and freed a drug lord known as “The Fly,” killing two guards in the process
• Police say organized gangs are getting bolder and more ruthless

French officials are now sounding the alarm, with many blaming the crypto industry’s lack of regulation.

Crypto: A Safe Haven for Criminals?

Law enforcement and regulators across Europe and beyond have long warned about the dark side of crypto.

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has issued multiple alerts, saying that digital currencies are becoming:

• A safe haven for criminal transactions
• A new platform for money laundering
• A vehicle for terrorist financing

With stories like this latest one in Paris, it’s easy to see why.

Police Close In, But Questions Remain

Authorities confirmed the gang’s van was found nearby, abandoned. Forensics teams are combing through it for DNA, fingerprints, and any clue that could identify the attackers.

Was this an isolated incident? Or are more crypto elites on a list?

Police believe this gang may be linked to earlier kidnappings. A special task force has been assembled to crack the growing crypto crime syndicate plaguing France.

Crypto Families Now Living in Fear

After the incident, many in France’s crypto community are going dark—refusing interviews, deleting social media, and keeping their families out of the public eye.

One prominent crypto investor said, “We’re all targets now. The money’s digital, but the violence is very real.”

There are now calls for urgent security measures and government regulation to protect entrepreneurs and their loved ones.

France in Crisis Mode

As France struggles to contain organized crime, this attack is a tipping point. French citizens, already rattled by last year’s deadly ambush of prison guards and rising street violence, are now asking:

If a crypto CEO’s daughter and baby can be attacked in daylight in Paris… who’s safe anymore?

Crypto Boom or Crypto Doom? – Crypto CEO’s Family Targeted

While cryptocurrencies promise innovation, wealth, and a new financial frontier, they’re also ushering in a terrifying new era of crime.

From severed fingers to child-targeted kidnappings, the stakes are no longer just digital—they’re blood and bone.

One thing is certain: this war between cryptocurrency and criminal gangs is just getting started.

Stay alert. Stay safe. And if you’re a public figure in crypto? Maybe hire a bodyguard.

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