Overview
- National organized crime prosecutors charged 88 suspects in the cases, with 75 held in pre-trial detention and more than 10 identified as minors.
- The files are grouped into 12 active investigations overseen by specialized magistrates at the Paris Judicial Court.
- Authorities count 135 crypto-linked incidents since 2023, including 18 in 2024, 67 in 2025, and 47 already in 2026.
- Investigators report repeat offenders across multiple files, signaling structured networks as they work to identify organizers and money flows.
- Telegram founder Pavel Durov alleges leaked or sold tax data helped criminals target victims, with media reports noting a former tax employee detained in 2025 on accusations of supplying crypto investor details.