Crypto kidnapping in Uganda. THE physical attacks against cryptocurrencies have multiplied in recent months In France. But this time, it is in Africa, in Ugandathat Festo IvaiBithe founder of Mitroplus Labs was the target of criminals. Forcibly removed, it was forced to transfer important sums to cryptocurrencies to its attackers.
- Festo IvaiBi was removed in Uganda and forced to transfer $ 500,000 to cryptocurrencies to his kidnappers, who pretended to be soldiers.
- Mitroplus Labs revealed that this abduction could be part of a series of 48 similar attacks, highlighting a disturbing global trend.
Festo IvaiBi, the founder of Mitroplus Labs was removed by armed men
According to a recent publication of account x Afro Token (@AfrotOKensun), it is on May 17 that Festo IvaiBi has been removed near his home in Kampala, in Uganda. This entrepreneur happens to be the founder of Motroplus Labsan educational platform on cryptocurrencies.
His kidnappers were armeddressed inMilitary uniformsand claimed to be » security operators »Defense forces of the Ugandan people (UPDF). Quickly threatened by these false soldiers but real destroyers, Festo Ivaibi was forced to unlock his cryptos and transfer $ 500,000 to digital active ingredients to its attackers.
Cryptocurrencies: a new criminal activity that multiplies
According to a press release from Mitroplus Labs on this unfortunate affair, the Crypto company suspects that this attack is part of a criminal organization. Indeed, she would have identified » at least 48 similar attacks ».
In Franceseveral cases of kidnappings or attempted kidnappings occurred in recent months. The most striking having been The kidnapping of David Balland, co-founder of Ledgerlast January.
These physical attacks becoming more and more common in the world of cryptocurrency, including in France therefore, the authorities finally begin to take (or at least, to evoke) of specific measures To protect cryptos owners. THE Minister of the Interior, Bruno Retailleau, has just exposed some recently.