[The Sandbox Co-Founder’s Wife Faces Attempted Kidnapping in France, Suspects Arrested] Odaily Planet Daily reports that The Sandbox co-founder and COO Sebastien Borget’s wife was the target of an attempted kidnapping this week at her home in Villeneuve, Seine-et-Marne, France. A suspect disguised as a delivery person approached the residence, and when the victim opened the door, five hooded accomplices rushed in, attempting to force her into a vehicle. Neighbors intervened after hearing her cries for help, prompting the suspects to flee. Police later intercepted a rideshare vehicle and arrested two suspects, Mateo V. and Walid H., recovering a replica handgun, zip ties, and masks. According to data from the French Judicial Police Directorate, since January 1, 2026, France has recorded 41 cases of kidnappings or attempted kidnappings related to cryptocurrency. Since 2023, a total of 135 such cases have been documented, accounting for nearly 80% of such incidents in Europe. (theblock)