Two French crypto millionaires kidnapped and tortured for 52 hours According to the Daily Mail, two French cryptocurrency millionaires were kidnapped and subjected to 52 hours of torture, including beatings and burns, and were forced to hand over $30,000 after the kidnappers initially demanded $150,000. The case was eventually resolved after a high-speed police chase, and six individuals involved have been sentenced. Additionally, according to CertiK statistics, there have been over 50 cases of 'wrench attacks' targeting crypto holders globally in the first half of 2026, with France emerging as a major hotspot for such violent crimes.