In brief
- Former Rugby League star Trent Merrin was arrested and charged with dishonestly obtaining a financial advantage by deception.
- Police raided Merrin’s Barrack Point home, seizing electronic devices for forensic examination one year after beginning investigations.
- The arrest comes amid Australian regulators strengthening enforcement against digital currency crimes.
Former Australian Rugby League star Trent Merrin has been arrested and charged over the alleged theft of $91,000 (AUD $140,000) in crypto, with police alleging the retired footballer used deceptive means to transfer funds from a victim’s account.
The former Kangaroos and New South Wales Blues representative was taken into custody at his Barrack Point residence on Tuesday…
