A Couple in Ales, France, Targeted in Armed Home Invasion Robbery as Perpetrators Sought Cryptocurrency Assets
TechFlow reports that on September 2, according to Midi Libre, a couple in Alès, France, was recently attacked by two masked, armed individuals at their home. The suspects, wielding a handgun and knives, bound the victims and threatened them for over two hours while their young children were present inside. The attackers reportedly attempted to force the victims to hand over their crypto assets before fleeing the scene after neighbors called the police.
The case has been taken over by the relevant police authorities in Nîmes for investigation. Following the incident, the victims stated they have decided to cease holding any crypto assets to avoid future similar attacks. Reports indicate that approximately 80 similar incidents have been recorded in France since January.
