Thai authorities arrest 5 in 3,200-victim, $27M crypto scam
Victims lost over $27 million worth of Thai baht after investing in a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platform.
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Victims lost over $27 million worth of Thai baht after investing in a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platform.
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