Attempted Armed Robbery of Crypto Professional in France

A 40-year-old cryptocurrency professional in Saint-Jean-de-Védas, near Montpellier, France, experienced an attempted armed robbery at his home. According to ChainCatcher, the suspect disguised as a delivery person and entered the residence, demanding the victim's crypto wallet private keys. The victim managed to overpower the suspect and seize the handgun, during which a gunshot was fired, but no injuries were reported. The suspect fled the scene but was apprehended by police after a three-day pursuit. Local courts have charged the individual with attempted armed robbery, and prosecutors suggest he may have been acting under the direction of an accomplice.