A group of fraudsters in Vietnam defrauded over 200 people of $157,300 through a fake cryptocurrency platform BitMiner. They attracted investors with fake cloud mining contracts and promises of high returns. However, all funds went into the criminals' wallets. The platform was registered in Singapore but claimed to operate from Dubai. The police arrested several participants, but one suspect is still at large. A fake cryptocurrency "Bincoin" was also used for further deception.
1/7/2025 2:54:18 PM (GMT+1)
A Vietnamese criminal group defrauded 200 people of $157,300 through a fake cryptocurrency mining platform BitMiner and the promotion of the fictional cryptocurrency "Bincoin" 💻
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