TechFlame News – According to a report from Laprovence, French police have arrested four suspects in and around Marseille in connection with an attempted kidnapping-for-ransom targeting cryptocurrency assets. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. on June 13, 2026, when the suspects broke into a residence in the 13th arrondissement of Marseille, attempting to seize crypto-related assets by holding two women hostage. A family in the home was awakened by the noise and immediately alerted the police, prompting the suspects to flee the scene, leaving behind only their vehicle’s license plate as a clue. It is reported that crypto-related kidnapping crimes are on the rise in France, with about 70 cases involving abduction or extortion for crypto assets recorded since the beginning of 2026. Authorities note that such crimes are typically highly targeted and violent, often directed at crypto asset holders and their family members.