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world2 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.

world3 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.

crime3 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.