According to Decrypt, a house in Manosque, France, was robbed by three masked men on Monday evening. The criminals threatened a woman with a gun, tied her up, and stole a USB device containing her partner's cryptocurrency data. After being freed, the victim immediately contacted the police, and the local criminal investigation department has launched an inquiry. Jameson Lopp, Chief Technology Officer at security firm Casa, stated that over 70 cryptocurrency "wrench attacks" (physical threats to obtain cryptocurrency assets) were recorded globally last year. France has become a hot spot for crypto-related crime in Europe, with 14 such incidents reported.
Three Masked Robbers Steal USB Device Containing Cryptocurrency Assets in France
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Real-world assets (RWA) news hit France as three masked robbers stole a USB device holding crypto assets from a home in Manosque on Monday night. A woman was threatened with a gun before police were contacted. Casa's CTO Jameson Lopp reported 14 'wrench attacks' in France last year, making it a crypto news hotspot in Europe. Criminal units are now investigating the incident.
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