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French Crypto Case: 25 Youths Charged

Alice MonroeBy Alice MonroeJune 16, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read
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The French crypto case, things have come to a head as authorities charged 25 people.
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The French crypto case, things have come to a head as authorities charged 25 people. This group also included six minors involved in a series of violent abductions. These crimes, which put at risk wealthy blockchain players and their families, have brought to light the real world risks of digital transparency.

The case came to light after coordinated attacks on several high-profile figures. Among them: Paymium CEO Pierre Noizat’s family and Ledger co-founder David Balland. A disturbing trend of violent ransom kidnappings is now reshaping how crypto executives approach personal safety.

French Crypto Affair Reports Large Scale Youth Participation

The French crypto case saw a group of youth between the ages of 12 and 23 involved. It was reported that social media and dark web forums were used for recruitment. This method put forth the idea of easy crypto wealth from violent actions.

Three examples of abduction which bring to light this growing issue of,

  • A pregnant daughter of Noizat’s was abduct put but the attempt failed when a crowd intervened.
  • Balland was kidnapped for several days. During that time, he had to go through the amputation of a finger, which was a part of a $10M ransom demand.
  • Another report of a millionaire’s father which went through torture and ransom of €7M.

Attackers were able to see into the blockchain. In turn, they used this information to determine victims’ net worth. They then applied it to France’s crypto elite as their target.

French Crypto Case Sparks Government Crackdown

In that time French officials put in place new protections. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau introduced emergency crime interventions:.

  • Crypto lead response teams.
  • Government-backed decoy wallet systems.
  • Undercover operations targeting darknet kidnapping forums.

Proposed rules put in place will see reduced public access to wallet data. We also see greater protection of crypto holders’ privacy and a requirement of €10M in insurance for executives. These changes may soon transform the security structure in Europe’s crypto centers.

Industry Shifts Amid Safety Concerns

In the French crypto space, there is great disruption. In Q2 2025, corporate crypto holdings in France fell by 12%. Also, we see insurance premiums for crypto executives go up by over 300% from what they were this time last year.

The sector is also reporting on new tech,

  • Biometric decoys to mislead kidnappers.
  • Time-locked wallets to delay large transactions.
  • Anonymity is used as a tool to hide asset holders’ identities.

Though police put an end to 83% of planned attacks, the growth of youth-led violence brings into question what larger social issues play into the Web3 wealth picture.

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Alice Monroe is an Associate Writer at Crypto Junction, covering crypto trends, token marketing, and emerging blockchain projects with a focus on real market insights.

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