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French Crypto Holder Gets 30 Months in Prison for Shooting at Attackers

French Crypto Holder Gets 30 Months in Prison for Shooting at Attackers

Photo: Bitcoin.com News

A man who opened fire on his attackers in the midst of a crypto kidnapping in Vendée, France, was convicted of opening fire on his attackers during Halloween. This was the second time that the man was targeted, having already been kidnapped in 2022. Wrench attacks, or incidents that include violence targeting crypto holders in an effort to gain access to their holdings, are increasing in France—and some crypto holders are starting to fight back. But this time, it landed the victim a prison sentence.

Source: Bitcoin.com News

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