Co-founder of French crypto firm Ledger freed

Co-founder of French crypto firm Ledger freed after kidnapping, Paris prosecutors say
A co-founder of French crypto company Ledger was released on Wednesday after being kidnapped from his home in France, the prosecutor's office in Paris said. David Balland was kidnapped early on Tuesday morning at his home in central France and taken by car to another address where he was held captive,
French police arrest 10 over crypto excecutive's kidnapping
French police have arrested 10 people suspected of involvement in the kidnapping and torture of the co-founder of a global crypto currency company and his partner, prosecutors said, with the case to be handed to anti-gang investigators Friday.
Ledger Co-Founder Freed After Being Kidnapped and Held for Crypto Ransom: Reports
French authorities freed Ledger co-founder David Balland on Wednesday, local outlets reported, following his abduction in an apparent crypto ransom scheme.
French Crypto Entrepreneur and Wife Are Freed After Kidnapping
David Balland, a founder of Ledger, a prominent cryptocurrency company, and his wife were freed after a 48-hour police search. Ten people have been arrested.
Kidnappers of French crypto figure and his wife arrested after massive manhunt
David Balland, co-founder of the Ledger company, was abducted from his home along with his wife on the morning of Tues1. They were successfully rescued by law enforcement. Ten people, aged between 20 and 40,
French crypto company co-founder freed after kidnapping
The Paris prosecutor's office on Thursday said David Balland, co-founder of French crypto company Ledger, was freed after he was kidnapped from his home in Méreau in central France. The GIGN, an
Crypto Co-Founder Freed in Dramatic Kidnapping Rescue
David Balland, a co-founder of French crypto company Ledger, was kidnapped for a cryptocurrency ransom and later rescued. The incident involved France's elite police unit, GIGN, and remains under investigation.
Crypto executive kidnapped then freed in France
The product resembles a USB drive with security built in to ensure that only the owner can access the crypto accounts. The company was valued at €1.3bn in 2023 after raising about €100mn from investors including Singapore’s True Global Ventures.
French Crypto Entrepreneur Released by Cops After Ransom Plot Goes Awry
The group then reached out and demanded a large ransom in cryptocurrency for the entrepreneur. The details of the exact ask aren’t public, but the French press and crypto blogs have said the number was high.
Crypto Co-Founder Rescued from Kidnap Ordeal
A co-founder of Ledger, a French crypto company, and his partner were kidnapped and held ransom for cryptocurrency. They were safely freed after police intervention. The incident highlights ongoing crime associated with crypto assets,
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