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Global Crackdown on Cybercrime and Fraudulent Wealth
business3 months ago

Global Crackdown on Cybercrime and Fraudulent Wealth

In 2021, Singapore-based staff at Chen Zhi's family office discovered millions had been stolen, leading to legal battles and revealing extensive banking operations. Chen, a Chinese-born businessman accused of criminal activities, built a global empire and gained Singaporean tax benefits, but his operations faced scrutiny after internal disputes and asset misappropriation by former executive David Wong. The case highlights the complexities of wealth management and legal challenges faced by high-net-worth individuals involved in criminal allegations.

Authorities Seize Assets in Major Cambodia-Linked Scam Investigations
world3 months ago

Authorities Seize Assets in Major Cambodia-Linked Scam Investigations

Prosecutors across Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK, and the US have seized assets worth hundreds of millions of dollars from Chen Zhi, a Cambodian businessman accused of leading a global cyber-scam syndicate that defrauded victims worldwide, including 250 in the US, with operations spanning multiple countries and involving massive crypto assets and luxury possessions.

Global Crackdown on Crypto Fraud and Cybercrime
world4 months ago

Global Crackdown on Crypto Fraud and Cybercrime

Chen Zhi, a young Chinese-born tycoon and prominent Cambodian businessman, is accused by US authorities of running a vast transnational criminal network involved in online scams, forced labor, and money laundering, with assets seized worth $15 billion. Despite his philanthropic image, he faces charges of money laundering and wire fraud, and remains at large, highlighting Cambodia's role as a hub for cybercrime and organized crime, with significant political and economic implications.

US and UK Crack Down on Large-Scale Crypto Scam and Fraud Rings in Asia
world4 months ago

US and UK Crack Down on Large-Scale Crypto Scam and Fraud Rings in Asia

The US and UK have sanctioned the Prince Group and its founder Chen Zhi for running large-scale online scam operations in Southeast Asia, involving forced labor and fraud, with assets seized including properties in London. Chen Zhi, a Chinese-born businessman with political influence, remains at large and faces charges related to wire fraud and money laundering.

US and UK Crack Down on Southeast Asian Crypto Scam Network
world4 months ago

US and UK Crack Down on Southeast Asian Crypto Scam Network

Cambodia's government hopes the US and UK have sufficient evidence as they pursue sanctions against Prince Holding Group and Chen Zhi, accused of running online scams and using forced labor, with Chen remaining at large and facing serious charges in the US. The governments have imposed sanctions and frozen assets, highlighting the group's alleged involvement in transnational crime, while Cambodia emphasizes its legal compliance and willingness to cooperate with evidence-backed requests.

US and UK Crack Down on Cambodian Crypto Scammers, Seize $15 Billion in Bitcoin
world4 months ago

US and UK Crack Down on Cambodian Crypto Scammers, Seize $15 Billion in Bitcoin

Chen Zhi, chairman of Prince Group, has been indicted in Brooklyn for operating forced labor compounds in Cambodia involved in cryptocurrency fraud schemes that stole billions globally, with the US seizing approximately $15 billion in cryptocurrency linked to the crimes, marking the largest forfeiture in Department of Justice history.

U.S. Seizes $15 Billion in Crypto in Cambodian Forced-Labor Scam
crime4 months ago

U.S. Seizes $15 Billion in Crypto in Cambodian Forced-Labor Scam

Chen Zhi, chairman of Prince Group, has been indicted for operating forced-labor scam compounds in Cambodia involved in cryptocurrency fraud schemes, including 'pig butchering' scams that stole billions globally. The U.S. government has also seized approximately 127,271 bitcoin, worth around $15 billion, in connection with these schemes, marking the largest forfeiture in Department of Justice history. The case highlights extensive transnational criminal activity involving human trafficking, cyber fraud, and money laundering.