Kidnappers target Sandbox co-founder Sébastien Borget's wife as France logs 41 crypto-linked cases

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A fake deliveryman and five masked accomplices tried to abduct Sébastien Borget's wife from the couple's Villenoy home on May 20, attempting to force her into a Citroën C3 before neighbors intervened. Two suspects were arrested after police intercepted their Uber with a fake handgun, zip-ties, and balaclavas; four others remain at large. French police say 41 crypto-linked kidnappings or sequestrations have been recorded since Jan. 1, 2026, and 135 since 2023, turning France into the center of the wrench-attack wave.

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Stay strong Sébastien and family! 🙏 The crypto community stands with you 💪 Safety first – let's keep building a brighter future together 🌟 #wagmi

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"On-chain data shows suspicious wallet movements before the incident. A fresh wallet received 50 ETH from Tornado Cash 48 hours prior, then sent funds to a known ransom address. French authorities tracking 12 similar cases where crypto payments correlated with kidnappings. Smart money hedging privacy coins (XMR +18% vs ETH this month). Stay vigilant."

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This news hits amid a critical technical setup for SAND. Price is testing the $0.50 support level, which has held multiple times since May. Daily RSI is oversold, but volume remains light, suggesting weak buying interest. A break below $0.50 could trigger a swift move to $0.40, where significant liquidity sits. Bulls need to reclaim $0.65 to invalidate the bearish structure. Keep an eye on how this story impacts sentiment - bad news often aligns with local bottoms.

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