He Yi responds to the incident of "Binance France CEO being robbed at gunpoint": The individual involved and their family are safe, and three suspects have been apprehended.

Binance Co-Founder He Yi Responds to “Binance France CEO Incident” on February 13, 2026, Confirming the Safety of Involved Employees and Their Families; Three Suspects Arrested by Police
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(Background supplement: Binance France CEO’s residence was targeted in an attempted robbery, highlighting the industry’s current difficulties)

Recently, the residence of Binance’s France head (France CEO) was targeted in an attempted break-in, drawing industry attention. After the news broke, Binance co-founder and executive Yi He quickly posted a response on the X platform (formerly Twitter) on February 13, 2026, confirming that the individual and their family are safe and that three suspects have been arrested by law enforcement.

There are reports circulating regarding one of our French employees. We can confirm that he and his family are safe and actively working with law enforcement.
We understand that three individuals connected to this matter have been arrested by authorities. The investigation…

— Yi He (@heyibinance) February 13, 2026

Details of the Incident

The incident occurred around 7 a.m. on February 12, 2026. Three masked armed assailants forcibly entered an apartment building in Val-de-Marne, France, intending to rob the residence of Binance France’s head. They initially entered the wrong apartment, threatening residents to obtain the correct address, then proceeded to the target unit.

Fortunately, the owner was not home at the time. The assailants only stole two mobile phones before fleeing in a panic. Around 9:15 a.m. that morning, the same three individuals attacked another resident nearby in Vaucresson, possibly mistaking the person for another crypto entrepreneur. Police used surveillance footage and mobile signal tracking to quickly apprehend the three suspects at Lyon Perrache train station, and they are currently in custody for investigation.

Yi He’s Official Response

Yi He clearly stated in her post: “We can confirm that he and his family are safe and are actively cooperating with law enforcement.” She further explained that three individuals related to the incident have been arrested, and the investigation is ongoing. Binance will continue to fully cooperate with authorities.

Yi He especially thanked the Brigade de Répression du Banditisme (BRB) for their swift and professional action, emphasizing: “The safety of our team, users, and community is always our top priority.” She also urged everyone to stay vigilant, be cautious of suspicious contacts, verify information through trusted sources, and report any relevant concerns to authorities.