Brazil’s ‘Bitcoin Pharaoh’ ‘Hired Gunmen’ to ‘Murder’ Crypto Rivals, Say Prosecutors
Source: Nelson Antoine/Adobe Brazil’s Public Ministry has claimed it has proof an alleged crypto scam mastermind known as the “Bitcoin Pharaoh” hired “professional gunmen” to murder his crypto competitors. The “Pharaoh,”...
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Brazil’s Public Ministry has claimed it has proof an alleged crypto scam mastermind known as the “Bitcoin Pharaoh” hired “professional gunmen” to murder his crypto competitors.
The “Pharaoh,” real name Glaidson Acácio dos Santos, was jailed last year and is set to face trial on charges of orchestrating a $7 billion crypto-flavored Ponzi scheme that is thought to have promised investors 10% returns on their stakes....
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