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Mastermind Behind French Crypto Kidnappings Arrested in Morocco, Investigations Deepen

  • 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.

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