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From a kidnapping in France to crypto wallet in Venezuela: Inside a ransom laundering scheme
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From a kidnapping in France to crypto wallet in Venezuela: Inside a ransom laundering scheme

Le Monde (English) · May 27, 2026, 3:01 AM

Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.

An investigation into the kidnapping of a cryptocurrency entrepreneur's father has uncovered an unexpected criminal network, highlighting the complexity of the financial channels criminals use to launder money.

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