France Charges 88 Over Crypto Kidnappings as Attacks Average One Every 2.5 Days in 2026

French prosecutors have charged 88 people across 12 crypto-related kidnapping cases as France records 41 such attacks in 2026 alone, with the country now accounting for roughly 40% of all crypto ransom attacks across Europe. Key Takeaways: France’s anti-organized crime prosecutor charged 88 people, including over 10 minors, linked to 12 cryptocurrency kidnapping cases. More […]