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💰 $850M Crypto “Shadow Bank” Collapse Linked to Global Drug Trafficking 🚨
New details are emerging about the collapse of Crypto Capital Corp — once described as a shadow banking network for major crypto exchanges — after $850 million was seized between 2018 and 2019, triggering liquidity problems across parts of the industry.
Investigators now say the operation may have been tied to a large-scale drug trafficking network connected to the Israeli mafia. Court proceedings in Poland suggest cocaine shipments from Colombia to Europe were allegedly financed and laundered through crypto transactions linked to the payment processor.
According to reports, the scheme allegedly involved hundreds of kilograms of cocaine being transported inside power generators, with profits later moved through banks and converted into cryptocurrency before being used to fund further shipments.
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New details are emerging about the collapse of Crypto Capital Corp — once described as a shadow banking network for major crypto exchanges — after $850 million was seized between 2018 and 2019, triggering liquidity problems across parts of the industry.
Investigators now say the operation may have been tied to a large-scale drug trafficking network connected to the Israeli mafia. Court proceedings in Poland suggest cocaine shipments from Colombia to Europe were allegedly financed and laundered through crypto transactions linked to the payment processor.
According to reports, the scheme allegedly involved hundreds of kilograms of cocaine being transported inside power generators, with profits later moved through banks and converted into cryptocurrency before being used to fund further shipments.
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🚨 Bitcoin Extortion Plot Turns Violent in Seattle 🚨
A suspected extortion attempt involving Bitcoin escalated into a violent home invasion in Seattle after a man allegedly disguised himself as a postal worker to demand cryptocurrency from a local couple.
According to prosecutors, the suspect posed as a U.S. mail carrier, delivered a letter demanding 10 BTC, and then forced his way into the home when the victim began reading it. Investigators say the attacker assaulted both residents before police arrived and arrested him.
Authorities later recovered disturbing items from the suspect’s bag, including zip ties, tasers, a phone jammer, and Faraday bags — suggesting the alleged extortion plot may have been carefully planned.
The case highlights a growing concern in the crypto space: while blockchain transactions are traceable, criminals are increasingly turning to physical intimidation and coercion to force victims to hand over digital assets.
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https://cryptonews.net/news/security/32496320/
A suspected extortion attempt involving Bitcoin escalated into a violent home invasion in Seattle after a man allegedly disguised himself as a postal worker to demand cryptocurrency from a local couple.
According to prosecutors, the suspect posed as a U.S. mail carrier, delivered a letter demanding 10 BTC, and then forced his way into the home when the victim began reading it. Investigators say the attacker assaulted both residents before police arrived and arrested him.
Authorities later recovered disturbing items from the suspect’s bag, including zip ties, tasers, a phone jammer, and Faraday bags — suggesting the alleged extortion plot may have been carefully planned.
The case highlights a growing concern in the crypto space: while blockchain transactions are traceable, criminals are increasingly turning to physical intimidation and coercion to force victims to hand over digital assets.
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https://cryptonews.net/news/security/32496320/
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Bitcoin Debate Reignites After Boris Johnson’s “Ponzi” Comment 🔥₿
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has stirred controversy after describing Bitcoin as a “giant Ponzi scheme” in a newspaper column, warning readers about the risks of investing in digital assets.
The remarks quickly triggered pushback from prominent figures in the crypto industry. Michael Saylor argued that Bitcoin does not fit the definition of a Ponzi scheme because it has no central operator promising returns and instead functions as a decentralized monetary network.
Other industry voices, including Paolo Ardoino and Adam Back, also responded online, defending Bitcoin’s design and emphasizing that its value comes from open-source code, network security, and market demand rather than guaranteed profits.
https://cryptonews.com/news/crypto-leaders-push-back-after-boris-johnson-calls-bitcoin-a-ponzi/
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has stirred controversy after describing Bitcoin as a “giant Ponzi scheme” in a newspaper column, warning readers about the risks of investing in digital assets.
The remarks quickly triggered pushback from prominent figures in the crypto industry. Michael Saylor argued that Bitcoin does not fit the definition of a Ponzi scheme because it has no central operator promising returns and instead functions as a decentralized monetary network.
Other industry voices, including Paolo Ardoino and Adam Back, also responded online, defending Bitcoin’s design and emphasizing that its value comes from open-source code, network security, and market demand rather than guaranteed profits.
https://cryptonews.com/news/crypto-leaders-push-back-after-boris-johnson-calls-bitcoin-a-ponzi/
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Regulator Warns Gen Z: Don’t Trust “Finfluencers” With Your Crypto
Australia’s financial regulator is warning young investors not to rely on social media influencers or AI chatbots when making investment decisions — especially in crypto. A new study found that 23% of Gen Z in Australia now owns cryptocurrency, highlighting how quickly digital assets are spreading among younger investors.
According to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, many young investors are turning to platforms like social media, YouTube, and AI tools for financial advice — sources that are often designed for engagement rather than accuracy. The survey found 63% use social media for financial guidance, while 64% said they trust AI-generated information about money and investing.
Regulators say this trend can expose users to misleading promotions, unrealistic return expectations, and even scams.
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Australia’s financial regulator is warning young investors not to rely on social media influencers or AI chatbots when making investment decisions — especially in crypto. A new study found that 23% of Gen Z in Australia now owns cryptocurrency, highlighting how quickly digital assets are spreading among younger investors.
According to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, many young investors are turning to platforms like social media, YouTube, and AI tools for financial advice — sources that are often designed for engagement rather than accuracy. The survey found 63% use social media for financial guidance, while 64% said they trust AI-generated information about money and investing.
Regulators say this trend can expose users to misleading promotions, unrealistic return expectations, and even scams.
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RNC is still alive, just sitting in the shadows, waiting for its crypto resurrection. The whole space has been dead quiet lately, like everyone’s watching, but nobody’s making a move. At this point, it doesn’t feel like silence anymore — it feels like the calm before something nobody expects. And honestly, isn’t this crypto silence starting to get a little too familiar?
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Alleged $89B Crypto Laundering Network Hit as Key Figure Extradited 🚨💸
A senior figure linked to one of the world’s largest alleged crypto laundering networks has been extradited from Cambodia to China, marking a major escalation in the crackdown on transnational scam operations.
Li Xiong, former chairman of the Huione Group, is accused of playing a central role in a system that processed over $89 billion in crypto transactions, allegedly tied to fraud rings, online scams, and illicit marketplaces.
Authorities say the network supported so-called “pig butchering” scams and even laundering linked to state-backed cybercrime groups — highlighting the industrial scale of crypto-enabled financial crime in Southeast Asia.
The extradition follows a series of arrests tied to the same syndicate, signaling growing international coordination to dismantle large-scale crypto crime networks. 🌏⚖️
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https://cryptonews.com/news/huione-money-laundering-boss-extradited-china/
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A senior figure linked to one of the world’s largest alleged crypto laundering networks has been extradited from Cambodia to China, marking a major escalation in the crackdown on transnational scam operations.
Li Xiong, former chairman of the Huione Group, is accused of playing a central role in a system that processed over $89 billion in crypto transactions, allegedly tied to fraud rings, online scams, and illicit marketplaces.
Authorities say the network supported so-called “pig butchering” scams and even laundering linked to state-backed cybercrime groups — highlighting the industrial scale of crypto-enabled financial crime in Southeast Asia.
The extradition follows a series of arrests tied to the same syndicate, signaling growing international coordination to dismantle large-scale crypto crime networks. 🌏⚖️
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https://cryptonews.com/news/huione-money-laundering-boss-extradited-china/
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Why North Korea Keeps Targeting Crypto 💻💰
North Korea continues to carry out large-scale crypto hacks in plain sight, using them as a direct funding source for its economy and weapons programs, according to security experts.
Unlike other sanctioned states, the regime reportedly lacks viable exports — making crypto theft one of its fastest ways to access global liquidity. That’s why its strategy focuses on exchanges, DeFi platforms, and even developers with access to critical systems. ⚠️
Investigators say attacks often involve months-long infiltration campaigns, fake identities, and social engineering — tactics closer to intelligence operations than typical cybercrime.
The takeaway: in crypto, once funds move, they’re gone — making prevention the only real defense. 🔐
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https://cryptonews.net/news/security/32694533/
#CryptoSecurity #Cybercrime #Blockchain 🚨
North Korea continues to carry out large-scale crypto hacks in plain sight, using them as a direct funding source for its economy and weapons programs, according to security experts.
Unlike other sanctioned states, the regime reportedly lacks viable exports — making crypto theft one of its fastest ways to access global liquidity. That’s why its strategy focuses on exchanges, DeFi platforms, and even developers with access to critical systems. ⚠️
Investigators say attacks often involve months-long infiltration campaigns, fake identities, and social engineering — tactics closer to intelligence operations than typical cybercrime.
The takeaway: in crypto, once funds move, they’re gone — making prevention the only real defense. 🔐
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https://cryptonews.net/news/security/32694533/
#CryptoSecurity #Cybercrime #Blockchain 🚨
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Farage Cameo Videos Used to Promote Crypto Scams 🎥💸
Personalized videos recorded by Nigel Farage on the Cameo platform are now being linked to crypto pump-and-dump schemes, after scammers reportedly paid small fees to use his image to promote questionable tokens.
Investigations found that short, paid video messages — sometimes costing as little as £70 — were repurposed to endorse obscure memecoins, giving them a sense of legitimacy before many later collapsed in value.
In many cases, the messages were scripted by buyers, meaning public figures could unknowingly read promotional lines tied to fraudulent or highly speculative projects. Analysts say this highlights a growing tactic: using recognizable faces to manufacture trust in low-quality or scam tokens.
The controversy has raised broader concerns about how easily influencer-style content — even when paid and personalized — can be reused in financial scams without clear oversight. ⚠️📉
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Personalized videos recorded by Nigel Farage on the Cameo platform are now being linked to crypto pump-and-dump schemes, after scammers reportedly paid small fees to use his image to promote questionable tokens.
Investigations found that short, paid video messages — sometimes costing as little as £70 — were repurposed to endorse obscure memecoins, giving them a sense of legitimacy before many later collapsed in value.
In many cases, the messages were scripted by buyers, meaning public figures could unknowingly read promotional lines tied to fraudulent or highly speculative projects. Analysts say this highlights a growing tactic: using recognizable faces to manufacture trust in low-quality or scam tokens.
The controversy has raised broader concerns about how easily influencer-style content — even when paid and personalized — can be reused in financial scams without clear oversight. ⚠️📉
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https://cryptonews.com/news/nigel-farage-cameo-crypto-scams/
#CryptoNews #CryptoScams #Blockchain #CryptoCrime 🚨
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Fake Ledger Devices Are Being Sold Online — And They’re Built to Steal Your Crypto ⚠️🔐
A cybersecurity researcher has uncovered a sophisticated counterfeit hardware wallet scam, where fake Ledger devices are being sold through online marketplaces and designed to steal users’ funds.
The devices look legitimate — same packaging, same price — but inside, the hardware and firmware are modified to capture seed phrases and wallet data once set up. In some cases, users are even directed to download a fake version of Ledger Live to complete the trap.
In a separate incident, more than 50 victims lost $9.5 million after entering their recovery phrases into a malicious app posing as official software.
The takeaway is simple: even “cold storage” isn’t safe if the supply chain is compromised. Always buy hardware wallets from official sources — and never trust pre-installed setup instructions. 🚨💻
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https://cryptonews.net/news/security/32721739/
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A cybersecurity researcher has uncovered a sophisticated counterfeit hardware wallet scam, where fake Ledger devices are being sold through online marketplaces and designed to steal users’ funds.
The devices look legitimate — same packaging, same price — but inside, the hardware and firmware are modified to capture seed phrases and wallet data once set up. In some cases, users are even directed to download a fake version of Ledger Live to complete the trap.
In a separate incident, more than 50 victims lost $9.5 million after entering their recovery phrases into a malicious app posing as official software.
The takeaway is simple: even “cold storage” isn’t safe if the supply chain is compromised. Always buy hardware wallets from official sources — and never trust pre-installed setup instructions. 🚨💻
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https://cryptonews.net/news/security/32721739/
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🇸🇬🔍 Singapore Teams Up With Exchanges to Fight Crypto Scams 🇸🇬🔍
Singapore police have launched a joint operation with major crypto exchanges to track and disrupt scam-related transactions in real time — a sign of growing coordination between regulators and the industry.
Platforms including Coinbase, Gemini, and others worked alongside blockchain analytics firms to identify suspicious activity. The effort reportedly helped detect over 90 victims and prevent more than $2.8 million in losses in just one month.
Authorities say the focus is on common fraud types like investment scams, romance scams, and impersonation schemes, with faster intervention now possible through shared data and tracking tools. ⚠️
The message is clear: crypto may be global - but enforcement is catching up. 🌍💸
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https://cryptonews.net/news/security/32763052/
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Singapore police have launched a joint operation with major crypto exchanges to track and disrupt scam-related transactions in real time — a sign of growing coordination between regulators and the industry.
Platforms including Coinbase, Gemini, and others worked alongside blockchain analytics firms to identify suspicious activity. The effort reportedly helped detect over 90 victims and prevent more than $2.8 million in losses in just one month.
Authorities say the focus is on common fraud types like investment scams, romance scams, and impersonation schemes, with faster intervention now possible through shared data and tracking tools. ⚠️
The message is clear: crypto may be global - but enforcement is catching up. 🌍💸
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https://cryptonews.net/news/security/32763052/
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🚨🌏 US Sanctions Cambodian Senator Over Massive Crypto Scam Network 🚨🌏
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned a Cambodian senator and dozens of associates over alleged ties to large-scale “pig butchering” crypto scam centers operating across Southeast Asia.
Authorities say these operations have drained billions from victims, using long-term social engineering tactics — building trust over weeks or months before convincing targets to send funds.
As part of the crackdown, U.S. agencies also seized hundreds of scam-related domains and platforms, signaling a more aggressive push to dismantle organized crypto fraud networks.
The scale is staggering: losses linked to these schemes reached at least $10 billion in a single year, highlighting how industrialized crypto scams have become. ⚠️💸
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https://cryptonews.net/news/security/32756745/
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The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned a Cambodian senator and dozens of associates over alleged ties to large-scale “pig butchering” crypto scam centers operating across Southeast Asia.
Authorities say these operations have drained billions from victims, using long-term social engineering tactics — building trust over weeks or months before convincing targets to send funds.
As part of the crackdown, U.S. agencies also seized hundreds of scam-related domains and platforms, signaling a more aggressive push to dismantle organized crypto fraud networks.
The scale is staggering: losses linked to these schemes reached at least $10 billion in a single year, highlighting how industrialized crypto scams have become. ⚠️💸
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https://cryptonews.net/news/security/32756745/
#CryptoCrime #CryptoSecurity #Blockchain
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Tennessee Bans Crypto ATMs Over Surge in Scams 🚫🏧
Tennessee has passed a law to ban all crypto ATMs statewide, forcing operators to remove machines by July 1, 2026, after a sharp rise in fraud cases.
Lawmakers pointed to $142 million in crypto scam losses in 2025 alone, with these kiosks frequently used in schemes targeting vulnerable users due to fast, hard-to-trace transactions.
The bill passed unanimously - and makes Tennessee the second U.S. state to fully ban crypto ATMs, signaling that stricter measures could follow elsewhere. ⚖️
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Tennessee has passed a law to ban all crypto ATMs statewide, forcing operators to remove machines by July 1, 2026, after a sharp rise in fraud cases.
Lawmakers pointed to $142 million in crypto scam losses in 2025 alone, with these kiosks frequently used in schemes targeting vulnerable users due to fast, hard-to-trace transactions.
The bill passed unanimously - and makes Tennessee the second U.S. state to fully ban crypto ATMs, signaling that stricter measures could follow elsewhere. ⚖️
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💥 Hong Kong Woman Loses Over $153K in WeChat Crypto Scam 💥
Authorities in Hong Kong are investigating a crypto fraud case after a woman reportedly lost nearly $153,240 to scammers operating through WeChat. 📱💸
According to reports, the victim was approached online and convinced to invest in a fraudulent crypto platform that promised high returns. After transferring large amounts of money, she was allegedly unable to withdraw the funds and later realized she had been scammed.
The case is another reminder of the growing number of social media and messaging app crypto scams targeting victims worldwide through fake investment opportunities and manipulated trading platforms. ⚠️
Read more: https://cryptonews.net/news/security/32807868/
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Authorities in Hong Kong are investigating a crypto fraud case after a woman reportedly lost nearly $153,240 to scammers operating through WeChat. 📱💸
According to reports, the victim was approached online and convinced to invest in a fraudulent crypto platform that promised high returns. After transferring large amounts of money, she was allegedly unable to withdraw the funds and later realized she had been scammed.
The case is another reminder of the growing number of social media and messaging app crypto scams targeting victims worldwide through fake investment opportunities and manipulated trading platforms. ⚠️
Read more: https://cryptonews.net/news/security/32807868/
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🚨 WSJ Report Links Trump-Backed Crypto Venture to Alleged Scam Network 🚨
A new investigation claims that World Liberty Financial — the Trump-linked crypto project behind the USD1 stablecoin — partnered with a company allegedly connected to a multi-billion-dollar “pig butchering” scam network operating in Southeast Asia.
According to reports, the partner company had ties to individuals sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury over alleged involvement in scam compounds accused of running large-scale crypto fraud operations targeting victims worldwide.
🌏 The investigation adds to growing scrutiny around how major crypto projects conduct due diligence — especially as regulators intensify crackdowns on organized scam networks tied to fake investment platforms and laundering operations. ⚠️
World Liberty Financial reportedly denied wrongdoing and said it had no knowledge of the alleged criminal connections at the time of the partnership.
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https://cryptonews.com/news/world-liberty-financial-pig-butchering-scam-network/
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A new investigation claims that World Liberty Financial — the Trump-linked crypto project behind the USD1 stablecoin — partnered with a company allegedly connected to a multi-billion-dollar “pig butchering” scam network operating in Southeast Asia.
According to reports, the partner company had ties to individuals sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury over alleged involvement in scam compounds accused of running large-scale crypto fraud operations targeting victims worldwide.
🌏 The investigation adds to growing scrutiny around how major crypto projects conduct due diligence — especially as regulators intensify crackdowns on organized scam networks tied to fake investment platforms and laundering operations. ⚠️
World Liberty Financial reportedly denied wrongdoing and said it had no knowledge of the alleged criminal connections at the time of the partnership.
Source:
https://cryptonews.com/news/world-liberty-financial-pig-butchering-scam-network/
#CryptoNews #CryptoCrime #Blockchain
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🤖 Australia Flags AI + Crypto as New Money Laundering Threats ⚠️💸
Australia’s financial intelligence agency AUSTRAC has identified artificial intelligence and crypto as key tools reshaping modern money laundering — just weeks before major regulatory changes take effect.
The update warns that AI is now being used for fake identities, forged documents, and automated scam operations, while crypto continues to enable fast, cross-border movement of illicit funds.
At the same time, new laws will bring up to 90,000 additional businesses — including lawyers, real estate agents, and accountants — under anti-money laundering rules starting July.
Regulators say the combination of AI + crypto is creating more complex, harder-to-detect financial crime systems — and enforcement is racing to catch up. 🔍
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https://cryptonews.net/news/legal/32856862/
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Australia’s financial intelligence agency AUSTRAC has identified artificial intelligence and crypto as key tools reshaping modern money laundering — just weeks before major regulatory changes take effect.
The update warns that AI is now being used for fake identities, forged documents, and automated scam operations, while crypto continues to enable fast, cross-border movement of illicit funds.
At the same time, new laws will bring up to 90,000 additional businesses — including lawyers, real estate agents, and accountants — under anti-money laundering rules starting July.
Regulators say the combination of AI + crypto is creating more complex, harder-to-detect financial crime systems — and enforcement is racing to catch up. 🔍
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https://cryptonews.net/news/legal/32856862/
#CryptoRegulation #CryptoSecurity #AI 🚨
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🚨 Teen Behind $13M Crypto Scam Charged in U.S. 🚨
A 19-year-old Canadian and his Miami-based accomplice have been indicted by U.S. prosecutors over an alleged crypto fraud and money laundering scheme that stole more than $13 million from victims.
According to the DOJ, the suspects posed as customer support staff from major tech and crypto companies to gain access to victims’ wallets — then quickly drained funds and moved them through multiple accounts.
Prosecutors say the pair spent over $1 million on luxury cars, jewelry, and nightlife, while trying to hide the origins of the stolen crypto.
Both now face serious charges, including wire fraud and money laundering, with potential sentences of up to 20 years. ⚖️
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https://cryptonews.net/news/legal/32849997/
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A 19-year-old Canadian and his Miami-based accomplice have been indicted by U.S. prosecutors over an alleged crypto fraud and money laundering scheme that stole more than $13 million from victims.
According to the DOJ, the suspects posed as customer support staff from major tech and crypto companies to gain access to victims’ wallets — then quickly drained funds and moved them through multiple accounts.
Prosecutors say the pair spent over $1 million on luxury cars, jewelry, and nightlife, while trying to hide the origins of the stolen crypto.
Both now face serious charges, including wire fraud and money laundering, with potential sentences of up to 20 years. ⚖️
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https://cryptonews.net/news/legal/32849997/
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