Seven individuals, including a minor, have been indicted in France for kidnapping a Swiss man and demanding cryptocurrency ransom. The victim was safely rescued by French authorities. This case underscores the personal risk associated with crypto ownership, highlighting vulnerabilities beyond platform security but stemming from individual safety concerns amidst rising crime rates targeting asset holders. The suspects’ identities are being withheld pending further investigation, while prosecutors in Lyon have charged them with kidnapping, false imprisonment, and extortion using an armed gang, and cryptocurrency was used as ransom payment. The incident demonstrates the vulnerability of individuals holding large sums of cryptocurrency to personal security threats. No evidence suggests that ransom was paid or cryptocurrencies were moved from major wallets. Further examination will provide details on the specific tactics used in this case.