French Police Arrest Four Suspects in Cryptocurrency Kidnapping Robbery Attempt Near Marseille on June 13

According to Laprovence, French police arrested four suspects on June 13, 2026 in connection with a cryptocurrency kidnapping robbery attempt near Marseille. The incident occurred in the early morning hours in the 13th district residential area, where suspects attempted to extract cryptocurrency assets by holding two women hostage. The perpetrators fled the scene after a nearby resident was awakened by noise and alerted authorities, leaving only vehicle plate information as evidence.

Cryptocurrency-related abduction crimes have shown an upward trend in France, with approximately 70 cases involving kidnapping or extortion of crypto assets recorded since the beginning of 2026, according to authorities. Police noted these cases typically target cryptocurrency asset holders and their family members, displaying highly targeted and violent characteristics.