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France is tackling a crypto kidnapping wave denting its image and a potential presidential contender

For-ransom hostage takings targeting cryptocurrency entrepreneurs in France are blowing up into a political issue for the government of President Emmanuel Macron and particularly for one of his ministers who could possibly challenge for France’s top job in elections in 2027

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