A French tax official has been arrested for allegedly misusing government databases. Investigators believe she searched for information about cryptocurrency holders and passed their addresses, income details and family information to criminals.
According to Le Parisien, the searches were unrelated to her official duties. The information could have been used to plan attacks, kidnappings, extortion and robberies targeting cryptocurrency investors.
The woman allegedly received payments through Western Union in exchange for the data. During a search of her home, investigators reportedly found documents and information indicating links to criminal networks. She admitted her involvement during questioning but refused to identify the organisers of the scheme.
The case demonstrates that cryptocurrency holders face more than digital threats such as wallet or exchange hacks. Access to restricted government records can allow criminals to locate victims, assess their financial position and select targets for physical attacks.
France has faced a serious wave of crimes targeting cryptocurrency entrepreneurs and their relatives. During one widely reported period in 2025, France accounted for 14 of 50 crypto-related physical attacks recorded worldwide.
Source: Le Parisien
