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Crypto scam ringleader who allegedly stole over $240-million in bitcoin set to appear in U.S. court
Source: The Globe and Mail
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A sophisticated cryptocurrency theft allegedly defrauded a victim of bitcoin worth more than US$240 million, making it one of the largest such thefts in U.S. history. The perpetrators reportedly attempted to obscure their digital trail and launder the stolen proceeds, underscoring significant cybersecurity and illicit-finance risks in digital assets.
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