French authorities have logged 90 cases involving kidnapping, abduction, extortion, threats, and violent robberies tied to cryptocurrency in just over
- France has experienced a significant surge in violent crypto-related crimes, including kidnapping and extortion, with 90 reported cases in seven months.
- Authorities suspect data breaches, particularly from the French tax authority and a crypto tax reporting firm, are enabling criminals to identify and target victims.
- The trend highlights a shift towards targeting relatives and associates, and French authorities are treating these incidents as organized crime, focusing on the 'source layer' of targeting.
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