Crypto Investor Wife Rescued After Abduction For Ransom

In December 2024, the wife of a prominent crypto investor was abducted from her home and held for ransom in cryptocurrency. The victim's husband, known for his platforms Crypto Académie and Crypto Sun, alerted law enforcement immediately. A swift response from authorities led to the interception of the van transporting the victim, resulting in the dramatic roadside apprehension of the kidnappers and the safe rescue of the woman.

Three individuals were subsequently sentenced in connection with the abduction. However, the court confirmed that the masterminds behind the plot remain unidentified. The defendants, who also face over €1 million in damages, had claimed they were coerced under threat of death—a defense that the court dismissed. A minor involved in the case is being dealt with separately.

Since the attack, the crypto investor has scaled back his public activity, emphasizing a shift toward greater personal security. In a statement, he pledged to continue educating others about cryptocurrency while avoiding giveaways and live wallet demonstrations. This incident adds to a growing global pattern of crypto-linked abductions, with similar cases surfacing in France and other regions. As digital assets continue to increase in value and visibility, the risks for public-facing figures in the crypto community also escalate.