It’s been revealed the watch maker, Patek Philippe, paid some of the ransom money demanded by a man who had been planting bombs, terrorizing the local community and employees of the company.
He had been asking for as much as CHF 24m. The company paid USD 600,000 in crypto – but mainly as a lure.
The man was filmed withdrawing money from an ATM that dealt in crypto currencies.
The rest of the money was found on USB sticks in the man’s apartment when he was arrested.
Other cities vie to lure Geneva organisations
International Geneva is facing one of its most serious challenges in decades.
New Léman Express service to the airport
Starting this Sunday, travel between Annemasse and Geneva Airport gets a welcome boost.
Carouge to get 400 new apartments
A major development has been given the green light in Carouge – 400 new apartments and a major student accommodation block will be built.
Business perks up after trams return
Businesses on the Rue de Carouge says trade is beginning to pick up again after the tram started running at the weekend.
Starlink ground station approved for Valais
Elon Musk’s Starlink internet system has been granted local permission to open up one of the biggest ground stations in Europe in Leuk in canton Valais.
Red kites adjusted their feeding during covid
A new study from the Swiss Ornithological Institute shows how dramatically red kites adapted their behaviour during the Covid lockdowns.
