[France Prosecutes 88 Suspects in Cryptocurrency 'Wrench Attacks,' Including Over 10 Minors] Odaily Planet Daily News – The French National Organized Crime Prosecutor's Office (PNACO) announced on Friday that France has launched a judicial investigation into 12 cases of cryptocurrency-related kidnappings orchestrated by organized crime groups. So far, 88 suspects have been prosecuted, including over 10 minors. Statistics show that since 2023, France has recorded 135 cryptocurrency-related attacks, with 18 cases in 2024, 67 cases in 2025, and 47 cases so far in 2026. The prosecuted individuals face charges including kidnapping, illegal detention, extortion, and money laundering. Recently, police arrested six suspects in two operations targeting kidnapping cases, and all individuals are currently in preventive detention. CertiK blockchain intelligence analyst Jonathan Riss stated that the masterminds behind such criminal groups are often located outside the EU.