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Chinese man extradited for role in $36 million cryptocurrency scam

Reported by BleepingComputer (Sergiu Gatlan)

Summary by Cyber Security News26 Oct 2026, 14:56 CET

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Chinese man extradited for role in $36 million cryptocurrency scam — Image: BleepingComputer

A Chinese national was arraigned in California after being extradited from the Netherlands for his alleged involvement in a cryptocurrency investment scam that stole nearly $37 million from 174 victims in the United States.

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