Crypto Executive’s Daughter Escapes Kidnapping Attempt in Paris

A 34-year-old woman, daughter of an unnamed French cryptocurrency executive, narrowly avoided abduction by masked individuals in central Paris on May 13, 2025. The attempted kidnapping took place while she was with her two-year-old child. Witnesses intervened and helped the victim escape, prompting a police investigation. This incident highlights the growing risks facing crypto executives and their families as organized crime continues to target high-net-worth individuals within the industry.