Mastermind Behind French Crypto Kidnappings Caught in Morocco
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jun 05 2025Crypto Crime Enforcement: Recent international enforcement actions have led to the arrest of a French-Moroccan man linked to high-profile kidnappings for cryptocurrency theft, while Ukrainian authorities apprehended a hacker responsible for a cryptojacking scheme that compromised over 5,000 accounts and caused $4.4 million in damages.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
