A couple was subjected to a violent robbery inside their home in the suburbs of Paris, after armed men stormed the house impersonating police officers, and forced them at gunpoint to transfer around 900,000 euros in Bitcoin. This incident is part of a growing series of crimes in France targeting cryptocurrency investors, according to the newspaper Le Parisien. A Trick at the Door According to the report, the attack occurred in the town of Le Chêne–Rocancourt in the Yvelines department, where three men arrived at the couple's home early Monday morning at eight o'clock. The attackers told the homeowner, who is in her sixties, that they were police officers. As soon as she opened the door, they pushed her to the ground and forcefully entered the house. The attackers were masked and wearing black clothing and gloves, and they quickly managed to take control of the house. A Specific Target: The Bitcoin Wallet After entering the house, the gang members headed directly to the first floor where the husband was working in his office. It was clear that their main goal was to access his digital Bitcoin wallet. During the confrontation, one of the attackers brandished a knife and threatened to harm the wife, who had been injured in the shoulder during the assault, unless the money was transferred immediately. The newspaper also reported that the gang members were in contact with a fourth person throughout the operation, believed to be directing them and giving them instructions. Forced Transfer and Quick Departure Under threat and pressure, the husband was forced to transfer around 900,000 euros in Bitcoin to the attackers' accounts. After completing the transaction, the assailants left the house, but not before tying up the husband with a cable and seizing the couple's phones to prevent them from contacting the police. Reports indicated that the gang members were using a white van that was parked in front of the house. Calling for Help from Neighbors After the attackers left, the husband managed to free himself before quickly heading to a neighbor's house to ask for help and inform the police about what had happened.
