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.
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