French police have arrested two suspected fraudsters accused of stealing about $1.8 million in cryptoassets from a wealthy couple during a fake villa sale after a year-long investigation.
Summary
- French police arrested a mother and son accused of stealing €1.5 million in crypto during a fake villa sale.
- Investigators allege the suspects used hidden camera glasses to capture wallet credentials and drain the victims’ funds.
- The case comes as France reports a continued rise in crypto-related crimes, including kidnappings and extortion.
According to French newspaper Var-Matin, French police from the Gassin–Saint-Tropez gendarmerie arrested a mother and her son on…
