Binance France President Survives Crypto Kidnapping Attempt
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Armed men attempted to break into the home of Binance France President David Prinçay on Thursday morning, marking the latest in a growing wave of crypto-linked attacks across France. According to French outlet RTL, three hooded individuals entered a residential building in the Val-de-Marne region around 7:00 a.m. on February 12. They were reportedly armed and searching for Prinçay’s apartment. However, the attackers fled after discovering he was not at home. Sponsored The head of Binance France was targeted in a failed home invasion on February 12. According to RTL, three masked suspects fled after finding him absent and were later arrested in Lyon. pic.twitter.com/bsAv4Lntet — BeInCrypto (@beincrypto) February 13, 2026 Armed Commando Flees, Then Strikes Again Local reports suggested the group first forced another resident to help them locate the correct apartment. Police said the suspects searched the Binance executive’s residence before leaving with two stolen phones. Shortly afterward, at approximately 9:15 a.m., police in Hauts-de-Seine responded to another incident. A resident in Vaucresson reported being struck in the head with rifle butts by hooded men. Authorities later linked the two events. 🧙🏾♂️ Nah… this is the part of the industry nobody wants to talk about, but we have to. Crypto is going physical, and it’s getting real dangerous. Early this morning, David Prinçay, CEO of Binance France, had his home targeted. Three masked men forced their way into an apartment… — D-Wiz 🧙🏽♂️ (@D_Wiz_) February 13, 2026 Sponsored According to RTL, surveillance footage showed the suspects using the same vehicle seen earlier in Val-de-Marne. The stolen phones were also traced to the second location. Witnesses reportedly overheard the attackers saying the address was incorrect before fleeing again. Arrested at Lyon Perrache Station French law enforcement launched a coordinated operation involving the Paris Brigade de Répression du Banditisme (BRB),…
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