Faced with the risk of aggression, the personal addresses of managers now protected

Faced with multiple assaults against entrepreneurs, Bercy finally decided to act. For example, Business leaders will be able to request that their personal address remain confidential. Nevertheless, according to a decree published on Sunday, in response in particular to the concerns of the cryptomonnai sector, several actors of which have been victims of sometimes spectacular kidnappings or attempts. However, Under this decree published in the Official Journal. business leaders registered in the National Business Register (RNE) can request the concealment of their personal addresses and those of their partners at any time.

“It is now done: was published this morning (…) A decree taken with @eric_r_lombard. @verolouwagie, allowing to obscure faced risk aggression, personal addresses the presence of personal addresses of managers in the trade and companies register to better protect their privacy and thus guarantee their safety”welcomed the Minister of Justice Gérald Darmanin on X.

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The government had announced in mid-May the creation of a working group with the actors of the cryptocurrency sector for an action plan to enhance the level of security in this sector after a series of abductions. attempted rapids. This black series had started in January with the abduction of the co -founder of Ledger. David Balland and his partner. The latter had finally been released and his partner found tied up in a vehicle.

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Repeated attempts – Faced risk aggression, personal addresses

On May 13. in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, the spectacular attempt to kidnap the daughter and grandson of faced risk aggression, personal addresses the CEO of the Paymium cryptocurrency company, immortalized by a video that has become viral, had had a strong media repercussions.

To respond to concerns. the Minister of the Interior Bruno Retailleau had gathered the cryptoactive actors, the Paris police prefect, the Directors of the Police and the Gendarmerie and the Association for the Development of Digital Assets. With an objective of “Prevent, dissuade and protect the sector”. At the end of this meeting. the ministry said it was agreed “First immediate prevention and protection measures, as well as a work program in order to structurally enhance the safety level of professionals in the crypto sector”.