A couple in the southern French city of Alès have been tied up and threatened for more than two hours by two armed intruders who demanded cryptocurrency transactions before fleeing as police arrived.
Summary
- Two armed and masked attackers tied up a couple at their home in Alès and demanded cryptocurrency transactions.
- The victims were threatened for more than two hours while their young child was inside the house.
- Neighbors heard screams and called police, prompting the attackers to flee before officers arrived.
- French authorities have recorded dozens of crypto related kidnappings, extortion attempts and home invasions in 2026.
According to local media reports,…
