France Thanks Morocco Over Arrest of Man Behind Crypto-Related Kidnappings

France thanked Morocco today, stressing the country’s importance as a strategic ally in security following the arrest of a suspect behind a series of recent crypto-related kidnappings in France.

French Minister of Justice Gerald Darmanin conveyed his country’s gratitude in a statement on X, where he “sincerely thanks Morocco for this arrest.”

He said this “demonstrates the excellent judicial cooperation between our two countries, particularly in the fight against organized crime.”

Earlier today, a joint operation by national judicial police in coordination with the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST) enabled security services to arrest a French-Moroccan national.

A statement from the police indicated that the suspect is thought to be involved in crimes related to kidnapping with extortion, ransom demands targeting cryptocurrency users, as well as money laundering operations as part of an international crime network operating in France.