Recently , the attempted robbery at the residence of Binance's French CEO has drawn industry attention. Following the news, Binance co-founder and executive Yi He Yi quickly responded on February 13, 2026, on the X platform (formerly Twitter), confirming that the victim and his family were safe and that three suspects had been arrested by the police.
Details of the incident
The incident occurred at approximately 7:00 AM on February 12, 2026. Three masked and armed robbers forcibly entered an apartment building in Val-de-Marne, France, intending to rob the residence of the Binance France head. They first mistakenly entered other apartments, coercing residents to obtain the correct address information before entering the target unit.
Fortunately, the homeowner was not home at the time, and the perpetrators only stole two mobile phones before fleeing. Around 9:15 a.m. that same day, the three attacked another resident in the nearby Vaucresson, apparently mistaking him for another cryptocurrency entrepreneur. Police quickly arrested the three at Lyon Perrache train station using CCTV footage and mobile phone signal tracking; they are currently in custody and under investigation.
He Yi's official response
In her post, He Yi stated clearly: "We can confirm that he and his family are safe and are currently cooperating actively with law enforcement agencies in handling this matter." She further explained that three people related to the incident have been arrested, the investigation is still ongoing, and Binance will continue to fully cooperate with the police.
He Yi expressed her special thanks to the French Anti-Bandit Brigade (BRB) for its swift and professional action, emphasizing that "the safety of our team, users, and community is always our top priority." She also urged everyone to remain vigilant, be wary of suspicious contacts, verify information through trusted sources, and promptly report any suspicious activity to the relevant authorities.
