A crypto trader who makes materials on Tikokkok was reportedly abducted in France on Friday and then released a day later when the kidnappers found that he did not have enough money to cover his forced recovery demands.
26-year-old Crypto Ticketokar was snatched away while returning home in Juvisy-Sur-Orge in Northern France, on Friday night, According For a report on Sunday by French Radio Station Europe 1, the kidnappers demanded over 50,000 euros ($ 57,000) in Crypto.
Tiktok crypto trader did not have money
Four thieves reportedly forced the trader into a stolen vehicle. He was also beaten during the incident.
However, crypto traders, who have 40,000 followers on Tikok, were released on Saturday, when they revealed that they could not pay and the kidnappers have shown a low balance in their account.
According to Europe 1, the organized and special crime division of France is currently investigating the incident and the merchant has been given a six -day French work disability benefits.
French crypto kidnapping growth
France has seen an increase in crypto kidnapping this year, which has also motivated the internal minister of the country to meet with crypto entrepreneurs to overcome the growing security concerns.
On 13 May, the attackers attempted to kidnap the daughter and grandson of Pierre Noizat, co-founder and CEO of French Crypto Exchange Pemum.
The Paris police also freed the father of a crypto entrepreneur on 3 May, which was held for several days and his finger was separated as part of the conspiracy to kidnap 7 million euros ($ 7.8 million).
Crypto kidnappers hunted by law
The French police allegedly made several more arrests regarding the kidnapping of the father of the Crypto entrepreneur, the state -owned media outlet France 24 reported on 11 June.
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Last week, on 4 June, one of the alleged major figures behind a series of recent crypto-related kidnappings in France was arrested in Morocco.
Meanwhile, the Paris Public Prosecutor’s office accused 25 persons on 31 May, who were associated with major crypto figures and several plots targeting their families.
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