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Attempted Kidnapping of Crypto CEO’s Daughter Shocks Paris in Broad Daylight

Attempted Kidnapping of Crypto CEO’s Daughter Shocks Paris in Broad Daylight

A violent attempted kidnapping targeting the daughter of a cryptocurrency company CEO unfolded in Paris’s 11th district on Tuesday morning, leaving residents and bystanders in disbelief. The brazen attack, captured on video by onlookers, involved three masked men who tried to abduct a 34-year-old woman in the presence of

Florida Teens Kidnap Las Vegas Man, Steal $4 Million in Crypto and NFT’s

Florida Teens Kidnap Las Vegas Man, Steal $4 Million in Crypto and NFT’s

Three teenagers from Florida are accused of kidnapping a Las Vegas man at gunpoint, driving him to a remote Arizona desert, and stealing $4 million in cryptocurrency and NFT’s. The incident, which unfolded last November, has led to the arrest of two suspects, while a third remains at large,

French Police Rescue Crypto Millionaire’s Father in Dramatic Raid

French Police Rescue Crypto Millionaire’s Father in Dramatic Raid

In a swift and decisive operation, French police have freed the father of a crypto millionaire, apprehending five suspects in a high-stakes kidnapping case that shows the growing threat of crypto related crime. The raid, conducted late Saturday night in Paris, brought an end to a harrowing ordeal for the

Texas Teen Gang Faces Charges After Violent Crypto Robbery Attempt on Twitch Star Amouranth

Texas Teen Gang Faces Charges After Violent Crypto Robbery Attempt on Twitch Star Amouranth

Four teenagers have been arrested and charged following a violent home invasion targeting Kaitlyn Siragusa, widely known as Amouranth, a prominent Twitch and OnlyFans streaming personality. The incident, which unfolded earlier this month in her Houston residence, has sent shockwaves through the community and raised fresh concerns about the safety

Twitch Streamer Amouranth Robbed at Gunpoint for Crypto, She Claims to Have Shot One of the Robbers

Twitch Streamer Amouranth Robbed at Gunpoint for Crypto, She Claims to Have Shot One of the Robbers

Kaitlyn Siragusa, known widely as Amouranth, recently shared a harrowing account of a home invasion that she claims took place at her residence. The Twitch and OnlyFans streamer and crypto enthusiast described how, around 11 p.m. on March 2, 2025, she faced armed robbers who entered her home with

Six Men Charged in Daring $15 Million Cryptocurrency Kidnapping in Chicago

Six Men Charged in Daring $15 Million Cryptocurrency Kidnapping in Chicago

Imagine waking up to the news that a family in your neighborhood was kidnapped, not for cash, but for cryptocurrency. This nightmare became reality in Chicago in late 2024, when six men allegedly pulled off a chilling crime, extorting a family for a staggering $15 million in crypto. The incident

Three British Men Arrested in Spain After Crypto Kidnap Victim Jumps 30 Feet to Escape

Three British Men Arrested in Spain After Crypto Kidnap Victim Jumps 30 Feet to Escape

Three British men found themselves on the wrong side of Spanish law after a cryptocurrency broker managed a daring escape after being kidnapped by them. The incident unfolded in the sun-drenched resort of Estepona, on Spain's Costa del Sol, where the victim was held against his will. The

Ledger Crypto Wallet Co-founder David Balland Freed After Kidnapping

Ledger Crypto Wallet Co-founder David Balland Freed After Kidnapping

In an intense 48-hour ordeal, David Balland, co-founder of the crypto hardware wallet company Ledger, was safely rescued following his kidnapping in Vierzon, France. The incident unfolded on Tuesday, escalating into a situation fraught with danger that necessitated a media blackout to ensure Balland's safety. The operation to

Canadian Man in Hiding After Bitcoin Kidnapping

Canadian Man in Hiding After Bitcoin Kidnapping

A Canadian father of four, a moderator for a Facebook crypto forum, has been thrust into a harrowing ordeal that led him and his family into hiding. The man, whose identity remains undisclosed to safeguard his him and his family, recounted to La Presse an attempt by assailants to kidnap