Latest news with #Malara
Local France
21-06-2025
- Local France
France arrests five over cryptocurrency kidnapping
In recent months France has seen several kidnappings and attempted abductions targeting cryptocurrency businesspeople and their families, and authorities have been under huge pressure to act. On December 31, 2024, five armed people attacked a man and a woman in their home in the eastern town of Saint-Genis-Pouilly near the Swiss border. In exchange for their release, the attackers demanded a ransom from their son, an influencer living in Dubai, prosecutors said at the time. When they did not receive the ransom, they abducted the father, who was found a few hours later in the boot of a car in the department of Sarthe nearly 700 kilometres (435 miles) away. The 56-year-old man had been "assaulted, doused with petrol and transported in the boot of a car", prosecutor Karine Malara said in a statement. His wife was found tied up at her home in Saint-Genis-Pouilly. Five people were arrested on Tuesday as part of a criminal investigation. They were taken into custody on Friday on charges including kidnapping, armed robbery and aggravated assault, Malara said. The suspects are four adults aged 18 to 22 and a 17-year-old minor. Arrests The prosecutors have not released the name of the cryptocurrency entrepreneur, saying only that his "success was well known to the general public". Three of the adults in pre-trial detention have extensive criminal records, including for violence, theft, drug and currency trafficking, and possession of weapons. The minor has a record for aggravated theft. Advertisement In May, 25 people, including six minors, were charged over several kidnappings and attempted abductions of cryptocurrency entrepreneurs and their family members. The most high-profile incident under investigation is that of a kidnapping attempt targeting the daughter and grandson of Pierre Noizat, the chief executive officer of crypto firm Paymium. READ ALSO: Suspects charged in French crypto abduction cases The abduction bid was carried out in broad daylight in Paris in May. In June, five men were arrested in northern France, suspected of planning the kidnapping of a young man and his mother. They allegedly intended to cut off one of the woman's fingers to obtain a ransom from the son, who owned cryptocurrencies. Malara said that no link had so far been established between this week's arrests and the other kidnapping cases.
New Straits Times
21-06-2025
- New Straits Times
France arrests five over cryptocurrency kidnapping
LYON: French authorities have arrested five people on charges of kidnapping the father of an influencer and cryptocurrency entrepreneur, prosecutors said on Saturday. In recent months, France has seen several kidnappings and attempted abductions targeting cryptocurrency businesspeople and their families, and authorities have been under intense pressure to act. On Dec 31, 2024, five armed individuals attacked a man and a woman in their home in the eastern town of Saint-Genis-Pouilly near the Swiss border. In exchange for their release, the attackers demanded a ransom from their son, an influencer living in Dubai, prosecutors said at the time. When they did not receive the ransom, they abducted the father, who was found a few hours later in the boot of a car in the department of Sarthe, nearly 700 kilometres (435 miles) away. The 56-year-old man had been "assaulted, doused with petrol and transported in the boot of a car", prosecutor Karine Malara said in a statement. His wife was found tied up at her home in Saint-Genis-Pouilly. Five individuals were arrested on Tuesday as part of a criminal investigation. They were taken into custody on Friday on charges including kidnapping, armed robbery, and aggravated assault, Malara said. The suspects are four adults aged 18 to 22 and a 17-year-old minor. Prosecutors have not released the name of the cryptocurrency entrepreneur, stating only that his "success was well known to the general public". Three of the adults in pre-trial detention have extensive criminal records, including for violence, theft, drug and currency trafficking, and possession of weapons. The minor has a record for aggravated theft. In May, 25 people — including six minors — were charged in connection with several kidnappings and attempted abductions of cryptocurrency entrepreneurs and their family members. The most high-profile incident under investigation is that of a kidnapping attempt targeting the daughter and grandson of Pierre Noizat, the chief executive officer of crypto firm Paymium. The abduction attempt was carried out in broad daylight in Paris in May. In June, five men were arrested in northern France, suspected of planning the kidnapping of a young man and his mother. They allegedly intended to cut off one of the woman's fingers to obtain a ransom from the son, who owned cryptocurrencies. Malara said that no link had so far been established between this week's arrests and the other kidnapping cases.
LeMonde
21-06-2025
- LeMonde
Five arrested over cryptocurrency kidnapping in France
French authorities have arrested five people on charges of kidnapping the father of an influencer and cryptocurrency entrepreneur, prosecutors said on Saturday, June 21. In recent months, France has seen several kidnappings and attempted abductions targeting cryptocurrency businesspeople and their families, and authorities have been under huge pressure to act. On December 31, 2024, five armed people attacked a man and a woman in their home in the eastern town of Saint-Genis-Pouilly near the Swiss border. In exchange for their release, the attackers demanded a ransom from their son, an influencer living in Dubai, prosecutors said at the time. When they did not receive the ransom, they abducted the father, who was found a few hours later in the boot of a car in the department of Sarthe, nearly 700 kilometres away. The 56-year-old man had been "assaulted, doused with petrol and transported in the boot of a car," prosecutor Karine Malara said in a statement. His wife was found tied up at her home in Saint-Genis-Pouilly. Five people were arrested on Tuesday as part of a criminal investigation. They were taken into custody on Friday on charges including kidnapping, armed robbery and aggravated assault, Malara said. The suspects are four adults aged 18 to 22 and a 17-year-old minor. Several recent cases The prosecutors have not released the name of the cryptocurrency entrepreneur, saying only that his "success was well known to the general public." Three of the adults in pre-trial detention have extensive criminal records, including for violence, theft, drug and currency trafficking, and possession of weapons. The minor has a record for aggravated theft. In May, 25 people, including six minors, were charged over several kidnappings and attempted abductions of cryptocurrency entrepreneurs and their family members. The most high-profile incident under investigation is that of a kidnapping attempt targeting the daughter and grandson of Pierre Noizat, the chief executive officer of crypto firm Paymium. The abduction bid was carried out in broad daylight in Paris in May. In June, five men were arrested in northern France, suspected of planning the kidnapping of a young man and his mother. They allegedly intended to cut off one of the woman's fingers to obtain a ransom from the son, who owned cryptocurrencies. Malara said that no link had so far been established between this week's arrests and the other kidnapping cases.
France 24
21-06-2025
- France 24
France arrests five in kidnapping of cryptocurrency entrepreneur's father
French authorities have arrested five people on charges of kidnapping the father of an influencer and cryptocurrency entrepreneur, prosecutors said on Saturday. In recent months France has seen several kidnappings and attempted abductions targeting cryptocurrency businesspeople and their families, and authorities have been under huge pressure to act. On December 31, 2024, five armed people attacked a man and a woman in their home in the eastern town of Saint-Genis-Pouilly near the Swiss border. In exchange for their release, the attackers demanded a ransom from their son, an influencer living in Dubai, prosecutors said at the time. When they did not receive the ransom, they abducted the father, who was found a few hours later in the boot of a car in the department of Sarthe nearly 700 kilometres (435 miles) away. The 56-year-old man had been "assaulted, doused with petrol and transported in the boot of a car", prosecutor Karine Malara said in a statement. His wife was found tied up at her home in Saint-Genis-Pouilly. Five people were arrested on Tuesday as part of a criminal investigation. They were taken into custody on Friday on charges including kidnapping, armed robbery and aggravated assault, Malara said. The suspects are four adults aged 18 to 22 and a 17-year-old minor. Arrests The prosecutors have not released the name of the cryptocurrency entrepreneur, saying only that his "success was well known to the general public". Three of the adults in pre-trial detention have extensive criminal records, including for violence, theft, drug and currency trafficking, and possession of weapons. The minor has a record for aggravated theft. In May, 25 people, including six minors, were charged over several kidnappings and attempted abductions of cryptocurrency entrepreneurs and their family members. The most high-profile incident under investigation is that of a kidnapping attempt targeting the daughter and grandson of Pierre Noizat, the chief executive officer of crypto firm Paymium. The abduction bid was carried out in broad daylight in Paris in May. In June, five men were arrested in northern France, suspected of planning the kidnapping of a young man and his mother. They allegedly intended to cut off one of the woman's fingers to obtain a ransom from the son, who owned cryptocurrencies. Malara said that no link had so far been established between this week's arrests and the other kidnapping cases.
Time Out
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
The winner of Australia's Best Pizza Award has just been announced
Ask ten Aussies where to find the best pizza in Australia and you'll spark a serious debate. Each answer will likely come from a different city with a different dough preference and topping combo. When I picture the perfect pizza, I envision a classic marinara: puffy dough, a slightly sweet tomato base, a drizzle of oil and a few fresh basil leaves. That almost describes the pizza that's just been crowned the very best in Australia at a major new awards ceremony – though a few secret ingredients gave it the winning edge. Almost 50 of Australia's top pizza chefs faced off in the inaugural Australia's Best Pizza Awards, hosted by hospo trade show Food and Hospitality Week. There were three prizes up for grabs, including Pizza Chef of the Year, Best Classic Pizza and Best Creative Pizza, with the winners judged by an expert panel, including former World No.1 Pizza Champion Johnny Di Francesco (400 Gradi) and award-winning pizzaiolo Daniel Semrani (Gigi Pizzeria). Drumroll, please… the winner of the very first 'Australia's Best Pizza Award' went to Gold Coast chef Emanuele Malara from Ciccio's Pizza and Gelato. This is a major win for Malara, who won both Best Classic Pizza and Pizza Chef of the Year – all just eight months after opening his Broadbeach pizzeria. The Sicilian-born pizza chef's winning pizza was a twist on the classic marinara, inspired by renowned third-generation Neapolitan pizzaiolo, Antonio Starita. While staying true to the classic combo of tomato, oregano and olive oil, Malara elevated his slab with the addition of datterino tomatoes (a variety of cherry tomatoes), pecorino cheese and black pepper. Reflecting on the competition, Malara said, 'The biggest challenge (was) adaptability. I went from fermenting pizza dough at room temperature in the Gold Coast to 12-degree temperatures in Melbourne. Luckily, I have the knowledge and skill to adapt my approach, honed from making pizza for the last 24 years.' At Ciccio's, Malara slings more than 40 woodfired pizzas – the most basic being a traditional marinara with tomato sauce, fresh Australian chopped garlic, extra virgin olive oil and oregano. Other hits include the Al Gamberi with local cow mozzarella, prawns, housemade semi-dry tomatoes and fresh stracciatella; Ciccio's Favourite featuring carrot purée, pulled beef, pecorino, cherries, stracciatella and mozzarella; and a Double Choco dessert pizza dripping with chocolate gelato, white chocolate glaze and hazelnuts. Mamma mia! Chef Nicola Pellegrino from Ollie's Italian in Cairns took out the win for Best Creative Pizza, with Australia's Best Burgers also crowned over the same weekend. You can check out the winners of the burger showdown here. 🍕 🍽️
