The wife of The Sandbox co-founder Sebastien Borget was kidnapped in France, but police say it may be related to crypto assets.

CoinFeed reported on May 21 that, according to The Block, the wife of Sebastien Borget, co-founder and COO of The Sandbox, was recently the victim of an attempted kidnapping at her home in Villenoy, Seine-et-Marne, France. The report, citing French media, stated that a suspect posing as a deliveryman rang the doorbell to lure her in, after which five hooded accomplices broke into the yard and attempted to force her into a vehicle. Neighbors intervened, and the suspects fled. Police subsequently intercepted a ride-hailing vehicle and arrested two teenage suspects, recovering a toy handgun, restraints, and a hood at the scene. Preliminary investigations suggest the incident is related to cryptocurrency; France has recorded over 100 kidnapping or attempted kidnapping incidents related to crypto assets since 2023.