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Sandbox Co-Founder’s Wife Escapes Kidnapping Attempt in France

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Nidhi Kolhapur

The wife of Sébastien Borget, co-founder of The Sandbox, was reportedly targeted in a violent kidnapping attempt at the family’s home near Paris. According to French media, suspects disguised as delivery workers tried to force her into a vehicle before neighbors intervened and disrupted the attack. Two suspects have been arrested, while others remain at large. The incident highlights a growing wave of crypto-related kidnappings in France, where authorities have recorded dozens of cases this year linked to digital asset holders and executives.

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Nidhi Kolhapur

Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010. He has also interviewed a few prominent experts within the cryptocurrency space.

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