The mastermind behind French crypto kidnappings, Bajjou, has been arrested in Morocco following an active Interpol red notice and cross-border coordination.
Bajjou is accused of orchestrating targeted attacks on crypto entrepreneurs, including abductions and ransom demands involving cryptocurrencies dating back to July 2023.
Investigators suspect Bajjou's involvement in violent incidents, including the attempted kidnapping of Paymium CEO Pierre Noizat's family and the abduction and torture of Ledger co-founder David Balland.
Upon Bajjou's arrest, Moroccan authorities seized bladed weapons, mobile phones, and cash linked to the criminal enterprise, while another key suspect remains at large.