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By Jean-Luc Maracon
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The Amiens court delivered a heavy verdict on Monday. Nine years for the first, five for his accomplice.
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The attack took place in a quiet town near Amiens. The two assailants forced their way in at night, armed and determined to leave with a haul of Bitcoin or other cryptos.
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No technical expertise. Just raw violence.
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Despite everything, the family managed to alert the police. The quick intervention of the officers freed the hostages and apprehended the criminals on the spot.
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During the trial, the defense tried to play the youth and naivety card. Lawyers Caroline Dupuis and Julien Martin argued that their clients were manipulated pawns.
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Prosecutor Pierre Lefebvre slammed his fist on the table. "The lasting psychological impact on the victims" justifies exemplary sentences, he argued.
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And of course, the lawyers are appealing.
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The Amiens research brigade dug into the case. Result: the two accused were in contact with a network specializing in digital attacks.
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A family member spoke anonymously: "Without them, we wouldn't have made it." He was referring to the police, of course.
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Jean-Marc Dufresne, chief of Amiens police, is already considering the future. Additional security measures are being studied to protect residents against such crimes.
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The Ministry of the Interior is closely following the case. Gérald Darmanin is considering strengthening resources dedicated to cybercrime.
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General attorney Sophie Marchand reiterated on Tuesday. For her, the severity of the sentences reflects the gravity of the acts.
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Investigators discovered how the accused targeted the family. An online data leak had given them the initial information.
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The judge ordered a supplementary investigation on February 24. He wants to verify if other families in the region are exposed to similar risks.
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The cryptocurrency platforms mentioned during the trial remain silent. No official reaction for now.
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