Suspect in French Crypto Kidnappings Arrested Following International Cooperation
A suspect linked to recent crypto kidnappings in France has been arrested in Morocco. The 24-year-old French-Moroccan, identified as Badiss Mohamed Amide Bajjou, was taken into custody following a request from French authorities through a joint operation by Moroccan police.
Key points:
- Bajjou is accused of organized extortion, kidnapping, and violence, as noted in an Interpol red notice.
- French officials have charged over two dozen individuals, including six minors, related to the kidnapping cases.
- These incidents include a failed attempt involving Pierre Noizat, CEO of Paymium, and the kidnapping of a French crypto millionaire's father.
- Following these events, France's Minister of the Interior convened a meeting with crypto stakeholders to discuss security measures.