The Sandbox co-founder's wife attempted kidnapping in France, police say may be related to cryptocurrency BlockBeats reported on May 21st that the wife of Sebastien Borget, co-founder and COO of The Sandbox, was involved in an attempted kidnapping at her residence in Villenay, Seine et Marne province, France this week. According to reports, a man disguised as a courier arrived at the entrance of the residence. After Borget's wife opened the door, five other masked accomplices rushed into the courtyard and attempted to forcefully drag him into the vehicle. Neighbors intervened upon hearing the call for help, and the suspect subsequently fled the scene. Currently, two suspects have been arrested and four others are at large. The police found fake handguns, zip ties, and headbands on the arrested individuals. The preliminary investigation by the French police suggests that the incident is related to cryptocurrency. The report points out that France has recorded 41 cases of cryptocurrency related kidnapping or attempted kidnapping so far this year, with a total of 135 cases since 2023, accounting for nearly 80% of European related cases. [Original link]