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In a global sting, Dubai Police, FBI, and Chinese authorities brought down at least nine scam centers used for cryptocurrency investment fraud, netting 276 arrests worldwide.
The schemes targeted Americans, with millions lost. Thet Min Nyi, Wiliang Awang, Andreas Chandra, and Lisa Mariam were charged in San Diego with federal wire fraud and money laundering.
The three scammers, caught in Dubai, along with a fourth in Thailand, thought they were safe, but the long arm of the law has finally caught up.
“Global crime now faces global justice,” said U.S. Attorney Adam Gordon. “We won’t tolerate scammers who target Americans from overseas.”
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📋 Key Facts
- Crime: White Collar Crime
- Defendant: San Diego
- Location: CA
- Source: DOJ Press Release
