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Chinese National Extradited to U.S. in Cambodia Crypto Scam Case

The Justice Department said 174 identified U.S. citizens were victims. His arraignment is scheduled for Nov. 30 in downtown Los Angeles.

Empty stone steps lead to a federal courthouse entrance / TokenPost.ai
Empty stone steps lead to a federal courthouse entrance / TokenPost.ai

The U.S. Department of Justice announced that a Chinese national accused of participating in an international cryptocurrency investment scam was extradited from the Netherlands to the United States and appeared in federal court Oct. 24.

The department said the alleged operation was run from scam centers in Cambodia and that 174 identified U.S. citizens were among its victims.

The man was ordered detained after his first court appearance. His arraignment is scheduled for Nov. 30 at the federal district court in downtown Los Angeles.

Riza Dagoc

Riza Dagoc reports on regulation, investing and the digital-asset business for TokenPost. Send corrections or tips to info@tokenpost.com.

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