Cryptocurrencies: The father of a crypto influencer kidnapped near Le Mans to demand a ransom

New crypto deal. The sector of cryptocurrencies records ever greater successes. A reality which now seems to attract the desire of certain sophisticated criminals. Indeed, a recent case has just target a fatherkidnapped from his home near Le Mans during the night from Wednesday to Thursday. Objective : demand a ransom to his son, identified as a crypto influencer based in Dubai

Crypto: kidnapped and tied up in the trunk of a car

The security has always been an inseparable fact of the sector of cryptocurrencies. But until now, this has been more about digital funds held than their owners. A reality that may well be about to change. It is enough to see how the pseudo identification of Satoshi Nakamoto by the HBO channel only painting a target on developer Peter Todd's back.

In fact, for several months several sordid cases report kidnappings or kidnappings intended for extract these digital funds from their owners. Sometimes with tragic fates, as in the case of this influencer found dead in Montreal last November.

And, obviously, the trend seems to be confirmed at the start of the year, according to this information from France Bleu Normandie. This following the kidnapping of a father near Le Mansafter those responsible for this home-jacking left the mother and daughter tied up in the family home. But in this case, everything seems to have ended with more fear than harm.

In fact, the 56-year-old man was found in good health a few hours later tied up in the trunk of a car and doused with gasoline, during a police check at a gas station. The reason for his kidnapping: a ransom demand passed on to his son, presented as a crypto influencer based in Dubai.

The two thugs driving the car obviously fled, and were actively sought by the police. But this case highlights how important it is not to give in to the urge to display one's attraction to cryptocurrencies too ostentatiously. Car criminals are organizing themselves to take advantage of this new financial windfall. However, we must not give in to exaggerated panic.