A 23‑year‑old cryptocurrency user was abducted in the Paris suburb of Maisons‑Alfort and forced to hand over his Ledger hardware wallet and cash at gunpoint, according to police.

The victim was held for several hours until his partner complied with the ransom demands and delivered €5,000 and the wallet, though authorities report only the wallet was taken.

Investigators say the incident reflects a growing trend of violent “wrench attacks” targeting crypto holders in France, prompting heightened concern among law enforcement about real‑world threats tied to digital wealth.