Masked Men Fail Miserably in Kidnapping Attempt: A Crypto Family Strikes Back!

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In the bustling streets of Paris, a masked gang thought they’d strike it rich by abducting the family of a crypto executive. But, much to their dismay, the victims weren’t exactly the helpless prey they expected. No, they fought back! And those criminals? They ran off faster than you can say “blockchain.”

This brazen attack, while dramatic, is part of a disturbing pattern. It seems that people connected to the crypto world in France are suddenly very popular targets for thugs. But don’t worry, not all heroes wear capes—some of them wield air guns (or, well, a replica of one, at least). 🙄

The Crypto Exec’s Family Decides to Fight Back

According to reports (you know, from sources who somehow always happen to be filming at the right moment), the whole thing went down around 8:20 a.m. in the lively 11th district. The family—mother, father, and child—were simply stepping out of their car when, like a scene straight out of a bad action movie, three masked men jumped out of a white van and tried to drag them off.

But here’s the twist: the couple wasn’t having it. The husband took a few hits to the head while protecting his family. Meanwhile, the wife—armed with nothing but her nerves of steel—managed to snatch a gun from one of the attackers and threw it into the street. Police later revealed it was a replica air gun. Talk about anti-climactic, right? 😅

Despite the scene unfolding in broad daylight, with children rushing off to school, the passers-by initially stood frozen, unsure whether to intervene. But when the real heroes started reacting, the attackers realized their plan was a total bust and ran back to their getaway van, where a fourth accomplice was waiting.

One brave soul, showing true Parisian spirit, threw a fire extinguisher at the fleeing vehicle. Bravo, citizen! Meanwhile, the family was rushed to the hospital for minor injuries. Talk about a rough morning.

Police later confirmed that the woman is indeed the daughter of a crypto mogul. And, yes, it was revealed that these brave folks are related to the co-founder of the French Bitcoin exchange Paymium. A tip of the hat to them, honestly.

Crypto-Related Kidnapping Trend or Just a Coincidence? 🤔

This wasn’t an isolated incident, unfortunately. A mere week earlier, a crypto millionaire’s father was kidnapped while taking his dog for a stroll. They held him for ransom. After three days, they let him go, but not before cutting off one of his fingers. Yikes! And people say crypto’s dangerous…

Let’s not forget the dramatic case from January when David Balland, co-founder of crypto wallet firm Ledger, and his wife were snatched from their home in central France. The ransom demand? A cool 10 million euros. They eventually escaped, but not without David losing a finger. Ouch! And rumors about another Ledger co-founder, Eric Larchevêque, being involved? Fake news, apparently. Can we get a round of applause for the media, please?

Are these events all connected? Authorities aren’t sure, but one thing’s clear: the victims have one thing in common—crypto. Whether it’s a rising trend or just a fluke, these attacks aren’t something you’d expect when you think of the glamorous crypto world.

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2025-05-18 00:18