By Emeka Blast crypto CEO pregnant daughter escapes kidnapping in paris
On May 13, 2025, in Paris’s 11th arrondissement, the pregnant daughter of Pierre Noizat, co-founder of the cryptocurrency platform Paymium, and her two-year-old child were the targets of a violent kidnapping attempt. Three masked assailants attacked them in broad daylight, attempting to force them into a white delivery van. The child’s father intervened, sustaining injuries including a possible stab wound. A courageous bystander also helped thwart the attack by using a fire extinguisher to repel the attackers, who then fled the scene. The incident was captured on video and widely circulated on social media .
This attempted abduction is part of a disturbing trend in France, where individuals associated with the cryptocurrency industry have been increasingly targeted. Earlier in January, David Balland, co-founder of Ledger, and his wife were kidnapped and tortured, with a ransom demand of €10 million. In early May, another crypto entrepreneur’s father was abducted and mutilated before being rescued by police .
French authorities are investigating these incidents, suspecting links to organized crime. The anonymity and liquidity of cryptocurrencies make high-profile individuals in the sector attractive targets. In response, Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau plans to meet with crypto industry leaders to discuss enhanced security measures .
