For-ransom hostage takings targeting cryptocurrency entrepreneurs in France are blowing up into a political issue for the government of President Emmanuel Macron and particularly for one of his ministers who could possibly challenge for France’s top jo...

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Author: JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press, ABC News
Published on: 16/05/2025 | 13:38:57

AI Summary:
French police freed the father of a wealthy cryptocurrency entrepreneur from the gruesome ordeal. After another attempted crypto kidnapping in the heart of Paris this week, the wave of violence is blowing up into a political issue for the government of President Emmanuel Macron. The minister met privately with crypto entrepreneurs to discuss their safety. Eric Larchevêque: “All entrepreneurs and the image of France are threatened” The latest kidnap drama comes at an inopportune time for Retailleau. A win could help position Retailleu for an eventual tilt at the French presidency in 2027.

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