The report did not name the executive, but David Prinçay holds the role CEO of Binance France. The executive was not home when the intruders entered his residence, and they fled shortly thereafter.
A spokesperson for Binance told Decrypt that it “would not comment on specific details to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation and ensure the safety of all involved individuals."
According to the local news report, the assailants first entered a different residence in the building while seeking directions to the executive’s apartment. Later, the trio used the same vehicle, captured in CCTV footage, to travel to another residence. There they were reportedly overheard discussing an incorrect address before fleeing the scene.
Around this time, police were mobilized and were able to track the group on public transport, before they were apprehended and taken into custody at the Lyon Perrache train station.
Good to hear David and his family are safe. This highlights the importance of safety and privacy.
A database of wrench attacks compiled by Casa co-founder and Chief Security Officer Jameson Lopp lists 14 physical wrench attacks since the year began—11 of which are labeled as occurring in France.
