New Zealand man caught in FBI-led probe
A Wellington-based man was arrested in Auckland as part of an international investigation into a crypto scam operation allegedly stealing $265 million (NZD$450 million) from seven victims.
New Zealand’s Financial Crime Group made the arrest following an FBI-led probe into the criminal network. According to authorities, the cryptocurrency was fraudulently obtained between March and August 2024 through victim manipulation tactics, with the stolen funds laundered through multiple cryptocurrency platforms.
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