Argentine police arrest suspect in $50M crypto fraud case
April 20, 2026, 5:40 PM
Argentine police have arrested a Chinese national wanted in Nigeria for an alleged cryptocurrency fraud scheme, DL News reported. According to the investigation, the suspect lured investors with promises of high returns through a crypto platform and then blocked all withdrawals, with damages estimated at around $49.4 million. The suspect was apprehended by airport authorities while attempting to enter the country using a fake Paraguayan passport. The Argentine government is currently processing the suspect's extradition to Nigeria.
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