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Cryptocurrency-linked kidnappings surge: 135 cases in three years

French antiterrorism prosecutor counted 135 cryptocurrency-linked kidnappings since 2023.

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Criminals target digital wallet holders to extort cryptographic assets.

The trend alarms judicial authorities and reveals new form of financial crime.

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135 enlèvements liés aux cryptomonnaies dénombrés depuis 2023

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