South African Police Nab Alleged Mastermind of Metaverse Ponzi Scheme
Neil Leon De Waal, a key figure in the GS Partners metaverse fraud case, was reportedly arrested by South African law enforcement in late May. He was subsequently released on bail on June 3. Authorities began investigati...
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