Onlookers in Paris witnessed an attempted kidnapping involving the daughter and grandson of a prominent cryptocurrency entrepreneur. The alarming incident unfolded on May 13, when four masked assailants in a delivery van attempted to abduct the family in broad daylight in the 11th district of Paris.

During the attack, the victims sustained light injuries and were taken for medical assistance. A video captured the harrowing moment when the masked men attacked, showcasing the daughter being wrestled to the ground while her partner intervened. Despite the violent circumstances, the victims managed to resist and call for help, prompting bystanders to assist.

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The attackers were reportedly trying to facilitate another kidnapping similar to an earlier case involving David Balland, a co-founder of the Ledger crypto company, who suffered significant injury during his abduction attempt last month.

Also concerning is the broader context of organized crime targeting crypto figures in France, reminiscent of high-profile kidnapping activities seen in Mexico. As crime rates soar, France’s response to such incidents is under scrutiny as they grapple with an increasing wave of violence surrounding cryptocurrency.'