David Balland and his wife freed after kidnapping in central France: criminals demanded a ransom in cryptocurrency, one of Balland’s fingers was severed 💰

David Balland, co-founder of the cryptocurrency wallet Ledger, and his wife were freed after being kidnapped in central France. The criminals demanded a ransom in cryptocurrency, holding the couple in different locations. Balland sustained an arm injury, and one of his fingers was severed. The police, including elite forces from GIGN, conducted an operation during which Balland was freed, and his wife was found a day later. This case highlights the growing threat of crimes targeting the crypto community.