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Argentina arrests Chinese crypto fraud suspects using fake passports to enter the country, involving approximately $49.4 million

Argentina arrests Chinese crypto fraud suspects using fake passports to enter the country, involving approximately $49.4 million

ChaincatcherChaincatcher2026/04/21 00:28
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According to ChainCatcher, citing a report by DL News, Argentine police have arrested a Chinese national (abbreviated DZ) at Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Airport. The suspect arrived from Paris using a forged Paraguayan passport and has been listed as a wanted suspect by Interpol.

The Nigerian court has accused him of orchestrating a cryptocurrency scam in the country, luring investors by promising "high returns." However, victims were unable to withdraw funds or access the platform afterwards, with the amount involved totaling approximately $49.4 million. Argentine authorities have stated they will cooperate with Nigeria to initiate extradition proceedings.

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