According to AFP, two of the suspects were arrested as they attempted to board a bus to Spain. The woman in custody is believed to be the partner of one of the male suspects. Authorities said the investigation is ongoing and further arrests are possible. The victims, a 35-year-old magistrate and her 67-year-old mother, were found injured in a garage in the southeastern Drome region on Friday, Feb. 6, morning. They had been abducted less than 48 hours earlier.
FAQ Where did the kidnapping happen in France? The magistrate and her mother were found injured in a garage in Bourg‑les‑Valence, in the southeastern Drome region. How many suspects have been arrested so far? French prosecutors say six people, including a minor, were taken into custody, with two caught trying to flee to Spain. Was any ransom paid in the crypto plot? No ransom was paid, as the victims managed to escape by alerting a neighbor who freed them. What is France doing to protect crypto entrepreneurs? The Interior Ministry has introduced a hotline, priority police response, and specialized training to shield crypto professionals and their families.France Arrests Six in Crypto Ransom Kidnapping of Magistrate, Mother
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