A Chinese network suspected of exporting fentanyl precursor chemicals was also linked to a large crypto fraud operated through Japan, according to a Nikkei investigation.
Summary
- Nikkei tied a fentanyl-linked Chinese network to Japan-based crypto fraud using a fake Zksync.jp token.
- The alleged scheme used Japanese domains to gain trust and deceive crypto users worldwide online.
- Blockchain trails reportedly showed more than 120 transactions involving U.S.-sanctioned entities linked to drug networks.
The report said the group used Japanese internet domains and a fake “Zksync.jp” token to deceive crypto users worldwide.
Nikkei said losses reached hundreds of…
