Crypto High-Rollers Go Big on Bodyguards to Deter Kidnappers
- On May 13, 2025, masked assailants in Paris attempted to kidnap the daughter and grandson of Paymium's co-founder during a violent street attack.
- This attack follows recent high-profile kidnappings and ransom attempts targeting cryptocurrency executives and their families across France in 2025.
- Authorities arrested seven suspects, increased police presence in crypto-frequented areas, and cooperated with companies to strengthen security and respond to a rise in violent crimes.
- One victim lost a finger during captivity, and criminals demanded ransoms up to 10 million euros, illustrating the severity of threats facing the growing affluent crypto community.
- In response, the French Interior Ministry pledged enhanced protections, including security briefings and emergency police access, while advising crypto investors to avoid displaying wealth publicly.
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Crypto High-Rollers Go Big on Bodyguards to Deter Kidnappers
Even before Coinbase Global Inc. disclosed that hackers had stolen the home addresses and account balances of its customers, Jethro Pijlman was seeing an uptick in interest from concerned clients with large crypto holdings who were looking for bodyguards and other forms of protection.
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PARIS - After watching frightening images of a prominent French crypto boss' daughter being attacked on a Paris street during a botched kidnapping, crypto executive Alexandre Aimonino finds solace in the changes he has made to his daily routine. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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