Four masked men held a family of four captive for more than three hours and forced the father to transfer €40,000 in crypto.The attackers assaulted the father for his access codes, while his 12 year old daughter was struck in the face.French authorities are investigating the case as kidnapping and extortion by an organized gang, with all four suspects still at large.France has recorded more than 70 crypto linked kidnappings and unlawful detentions during the first eight months of 2026.