In the French town of Venden-le-Vieil, a family was held hostage overnight from September 19 to 20, 2026, as four masked intruders forced the father to transfer €40,000 in cryptocurrency.

Incident Details

Around 4:00 AM, four men wearing masks and gloves broke into a house where a couple and their kids were sleeping. The attackers held the family captive and demanded a transfer of funds in digital assets.

Amount and Method

Under pressure from the intruders, the father sent €40,000 in crypto. No further details about the transaction have been disclosed.