French law enforcement has prosecuted 88 individuals in connection with 12 crypto "wrench attacks" cases, including 10 minors.

Techub News reports, citing Cointelegraph, that Vanessa Perrée, France's national prosecutor for organized crime, stated that French law enforcement has filed charges against at least 88 individuals in 12 "wrench attack" cases targeting cryptocurrency holders, including 10 minors, with 75 people held in pretrial detention. These cases typically involve violent methods such as home invasions and kidnappings to coerce victims into handing over their crypto wallet assets. Vanessa Perrée noted that some suspects are involved in multiple cases, and investigations reveal the existence of structured criminal networks. According to records from relevant French authorities, there were 18 such cases in 2024, increasing to 67 in 2025, and 47 so far in 2026.