The father of a certain cryptocurrency tycoon was kidnapped in Paris and extorted 5-7 million euros, but has now been rescued

Odaily Planet Daily reported that French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau forwarded a news article on X. The news content is that the father of a certain cryptocurrency tycoon was kidnapped and extorted in Paris, and has now been rescued. It is reported that the cryptocurrency tycoon owns a company in Malta that manages cryptocurrencies. His father was kidnapped around 10:30 am on Thursday and was subsequently asked to pay 5-7 million euros in the form of a transfer. Currently, four individuals involved in the case have been arrested and detained, and the name and other information of the cryptocurrency tycoon have not been disclosed in the relevant news. Previously, Ledger co-founder David Balland was also kidnapped in France at the beginning of this year. In the incident, David Balland was eventually rescued but reportedly had one of his fingers cut off.