According to Foresight News, as reported by Cointelegraph, French organized crime prosecutor Vanessa Perrée stated that law enforcement has charged at least 88 individuals in connection with 12 'ransom attacks' targeting crypto holders, including 10 minors, with 75 currently in custody awaiting trial. These cases typically involve violent methods such as home invasions and kidnappings to coerce victims into surrendering their crypto wallet assets.

Vanessa Perrée mentions that some suspects are linked to multiple cases, with investigations revealing a structured criminal network behind it. French authorities recorded 18 such cases in 2024, which rose to 67 in 2025, and so far in 2026, there have been 47 cases.