Party's over for gang of crypto scammers
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FBI makes arrests following $240 million bitcoin theft
WASHINGTON — They pulled off one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in U.S. history, duping a stranger out of bitcoin worth over $240 million. They tried to hide their digital fingerprints, carrying out a sophisticated scheme to launder the proceeds.
And then the party started.
The scammers — a network of young men in their late teens or early 20s — celebrated the August 2024 heist by embarking on a wild spending spree. Unlock unlimited access to daily events, breaking news, community stories and more.
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