Crypto exchange CEO’s daughter fights off brazen kidnappers in Paris
Summary
A kidnapping attempt targeting Pierre Noizat's daughter and grandson in Paris was thwarted on May 13. Three masked men attacked them while they were walking, attempting to force them into a van. Noizat's daughter fought back, disarming one assailant, while her male partner was assaulted during the struggle. Bystanders intervened, causing the assailants to flee in a van that was later found nearby. All victims sustained injuries and were hospitalized. The incident is under investigation by a special police unit. The rise in offline crypto-related attacks has been noted, with several recent incidents involving kidnappings for cryptocurrency. Experts warn that public visibility in the crypto space can endanger families.
