France Sees Rise in Crypto-Related Violent Robberies
A home invasion in Manosque, France, on January 5, 2026, involved masked assailants armed with a handgun who stole a USB drive containing cryptocurrency data from a resident. This incident highlights a growing trend of physical "wrench attacks" targeting digital asset holders.
Data indicates over 14 such incidents occurred in France last year. Concerns are also rising over potential insider threats, as a French tax official was indicted for allegedly using state databases to identify wealthy crypto investors for criminal actors.