Over 12 Arrested in France Over Crypto Kidnapping Cases

French authorities have made significant arrests in connection with a string of high-profile crypto-related kidnappings in Paris. Over 12 suspects, including minors, were apprehended by the Brigade de Répression du Banditisme (BRB), France’s specialized anti-gang unit, on May 27th. These arrests follow reports of two separate attempts to abduct prominent figures in the crypto industry, including a father of a wealthy poker streamer and a daughter of a crypto exchange CEO.