Theft of 11,000 euros in cryptocurrencies: Three men charged

Three men were charged in Paris on October 15, 2026, for the assault on a cryptocurrency investor and his family in Verneuil-sur-Seine. The attackers held the family hostage in their home in January, stealing 11,000 euros in cryptocurrencies. Eight other suspects had already been presented to the investigating judge, six of whom were charged in March. The three men, aged 19 to 34, are accused of kidnapping, armed extortion, and criminal conspiracy. Two of them have been placed in provisional detention, while the third is under judicial control. The investigation also includes an attempted assault against another investor in Puteaux, suspected to be linked to the same group. The individuals charged remain presumed innocent. This case is part of an increase in cryptocurrency-related assaults in France, with 77 incidents recorded in the first half of 2026, compared to 45 for the entire year of 2025.