French Crypto Millionaires Kidnapped, Tortured for 52 Hours

Two French crypto millionaires were kidnapped and tortured for 52 hours in a shocking case of crypto-related crime. The victims, who were not named, were allegedly beaten, burned, and forced to hand over $30,000 worth of cryptocurrency to their captors.

The kidnappers demanded $150,000 in cryptocurrency, but the victims managed to give up only $30,000 under duress. It was only after a high-speed police chase that led to the apprehension of six suspects that the ordeal ended.

The case highlights the growing trend of crypto-related kidnapping and extortion in France, with security specialists warning that investors who have large holdings of cryptocurrencies are becoming increasingly exposed to organized crime groups.