Masked intruders restrain woman in France and steal cryptocurrency USB

On January 9, 2026, a woman in Manosque was tied up by three masked intruders at gunpoint, who stole a USB drive with crypto data from her partner. The attack is part of a troubling trend of cryptocurrency-related violent crimes in France.

Reports indicate over 70 crypto-related wrench attacks took place globally in 2025, highlighting France’s status as a hotspot due to its visible crypto wealth and rising criminal opportunities, fueled by the low traceability of cryptocurrencies.

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