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Crypto Heist: New Defendants Charged

DOJ Charges 12 New Defendants in $263 Million Crypto Theft

  • The U.S. Department of Justice charged 12 new defendants under the RICO Act.
  • Total number of accused individuals now stands at 14.
  • The alleged crypto theft amounted to $263 million.
  • Two suspects remain at large and are believed to be in Dubai.
  • Charges include RICO conspiracy, wire fraud, money laundering, and obstruction of justice.

The DOJ has expanded its case against a crypto racketeering conspiracy by charging an additional 12 defendants, bringing the total to 14 individuals accused of stealing $263 million. Two suspects are still at large and suspected to be in Dubai.

Source (2.6)https://dailyhodl.com/2025/05/17/a-dozen-new-defendants-charged-in-alleged-rico-conspiracy-tied-to-263000000-crypto-theft/?rand=59076
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