France Reports 41 Crypto-Related Kidnappings This Year

France reported 41 crypto-related kidnappings and home robberies this year, while CertiK and Jameson Lopp data showed a sharp global rise in verified physical coercion cases targeting digital asset holders.

Summary

France has recorded at least 41 crypto-related kidnappings and home robberies this year, averaging one incident every 2.5 days and prompting officials to prepare new security measures. The update adds broader context from industry-tracked data: CertiK and Jameson Lopp reported 72 verified physical coercion cases globally in 2025, representing a 75% year-over-year increase. The figures indicate that attackers are increasingly targeting individuals connected to digital assets through direct physical threats and violence.

Terms & Concepts
  • Crypto-related kidnappings: Crimes targeting people linked to digital assets, often to extort cryptocurrency, wallet access, or other valuable holdings.
  • Digital asset holders: Individuals or entities that own cryptocurrencies or other blockchain-based assets and may be targeted for theft or coercion.
  • Physical coercion cases: Incidents in which attackers use force, threats, kidnapping, or home invasion to obtain access to crypto assets or related credentials.