$2.5M Crypto Scheme Busted: Nigerian Suspect Tracked to US Custody
A globe-spanning crypto romance scam that funneled $2.5 million through digital wallets has unraveled, exposing a mastermind now staring down 40 years behind bars. Feds Hunt Down Suspect in $2.5M Crypto Scam—Now He Faces...
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