Social Media Influencer Charged With Running $22,000,000 Crypto Fraud: Report
A popular social media influencer known for showcasing her luxurious lifestyle on Instagram and other platforms is facing criminal charges for allegedly committing large-scale crypto fraud.
Russia’s news agency TASS reports that Valeria Fedyakina, also known as Bitmama, is accused of defrauding four people who sustained over $23 million worth of damages.
The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation, which conducted a probe of the case, says that Fedyakina carried out activities as an individual entrepreneur without registration with the tax authorities.
Under the brands “Bitmama” and “Bitmama Finance”, Fedyakina is accused of engaging in over-the-counter buying and selling of cryptocurrencies, providing…