Sandbox Co-founder’s Wife Targeted in Crypto Wrench Attack
Cointelegraph
Two suspects were arrested after attempting to kidnap the wife of The Sandbox co-founder Sébastien Borget in a failed crypto-related wrench attack.Summary
Two men were arrested after attempting to kidnap the wife of The Sandbox co-founder Sébastien Borget at their home in France. The attackers, disguised as a delivery driver and accompanied by five others, were forced to flee when neighbors intervened. While four suspects escaped, two were apprehended by police after ordering an Uber. Authorities found the suspects with replica weapons and restraints. This incident reflects a troubling rise in 'crypto wrench attacks' across Europe, where criminals target crypto-wealthy individuals or their families, often facilitated by amateur recruits organized through messaging apps.
(Source：Cointelegraph)