TechFlow News: According to DL News on March 23, France's Ledger co-founder David Balland was kidnapped by a criminal gang in January 2025, with the perpetrators severing his fingers and demanding a ransom of $11.5 million in Bitcoin. Following the incident, police quickly responded, rescuing Balland and his companion, and arresting 10 suspects at the scene, though one suspect escaped to Spain in the chaos. After weeks of joint pursuit by French and Spanish authorities, the suspect was ultimately apprehended in Benalmádena, Spain. The Fuengirola Court is currently proceeding with extradition procedures based on the EU European Arrest Warrant agreement, and French authorities have confirmed that all individuals involved have been identified and arrested.
TechFlow News: According to DL News on March 23, France's Ledger co-founder David Balland was kidnapped by a criminal gang in January 2025, with the perpetrators severing his fingers and demanding a ransom of $11.5 million in Bitcoin. Following the incident, police quickly responded, rescuing Balland and his companion, and arresting 10 suspects at the scene, though one suspect escaped to Spain in the chaos. After weeks of joint pursuit by French and Spanish authorities, the suspect was ultimately apprehended in Benalmádena, Spain. The Fuengirola Court is currently proceeding with extradition procedures based on the EU European Arrest Warrant agreement, and French authorities have confirmed that all individuals involved have been identified and arrested.