A French elite police unit stormed a snack bar in Valence last Sunday, freeing a Swiss man in his mid-20s who had been kidnapped and held for several days.
The abduction appears linked to cryptocurrency dealings.
About 150 officers took part in the secret operation.
The victim was discovered handcuffed in a nearby building.
Seven suspects were arrested and are suspected of involvement in the plot.
A new hotline for victims of domestic violence - 142
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Ikea slammed for pricing practices
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Champions and younger runners in this year's Geneva Marathon
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French customs officers using blue lights in Switzerland
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Drivers stuck as extremely long red light
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Shock neck and neck opinion poll result
Voters are heading for a tight decision on immigration.
