Cape Town Expands Crypto Fraud Fight as Police Seize Luxury Cars With Fake Plates
South African mayor recently joined the metro police in a targeted night operation to impound luxury vehicles driven by self-proclaimed cryptocurrency and forex “traders” operating with fake or missing registrations. Lux...
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