Moroccan police have arrested a dual-national French-Moroccan man wanted for an alleged connection with a series of kidnappings in France that targetted individuals with crypto holdings, Reuters reported on June 4, citing a source familiar with the case.
According to the source, Moroccan police identified the man as Bajjou Badiss Mohamed AmiDe, who is 24 years old and was subject to an Interpol red notice issued by French authorities.
Charges against him include organized crime, kidnapping, and extortion. He will be prosecuted in Morocco due to his dual nationality, with French prosecutors having already transmitted the necessary case files to their Moroccan counterparts.
Moroccan officials confirmed that the suspect will not be extradited and will face trial locally under the criminal charges issued by France.
Retailleau, who met privately with crypto founders, said the goal is to stop what he called “unbearable” attacks.
In another case, police arrested seven suspects after the finding of a victim with a severed finger. Noizat warned that more violence would occur unless the judiciary responded with greater urgency.
The Interior Ministry’s actions aim to prevent further escalation as France attempts to maintain its position as a hub for digital finance. Proceedings against Bajjou will continue under Moroccan jurisdiction.
