Morocco Arrests Suspect in High-Profile Crypto Kidnappings

A suspected kidnapper, Badiss Mohamed Amide Bajjou, has been apprehended in Morocco for orchestrating a series of violent abductions targeting wealthy French crypto entrepreneurs. The suspect is accused of kidnapping multiple individuals, including David Balland, co-founder of Ledger, a prominent crypto hardware wallet company. Victims were reportedly assaulted during the kidnappings, with one victim’s finger severed to circumvent biometric security protocols. A large ransom demand was also filed, raising concerns across the cryptocurrency industry. ]