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Taiwan sentences BitShine ringleader to 22 years for $39M fraud

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5 outlets - including Crypto-economy, Cryptotimes and Crypto and 2 more - are covering this story. TL;DR: Taiwan sentenced BitShine ringleader Shih to 22 years in prison for illegal virtual asset services, fraud and money laundering. Prosecutors identified 1,539 victims who lost more than NT$1.27 billion, or $39 million, while the group…

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BitShine Ringleader Gets 22-year Sentence for $39M Crypto Scam
Crypto Economy Jul 17, 15:13 UTC

BitShine Ringleader Gets 22-year Sentence for $39M Crypto Scam

TL;DR: Taiwan sentenced BitShine ringleader Shih to 22 years in prison for illegal virtual asset services, fraud and money laundering. Prosecutors identified 1,539 victims who lost more than NT$1.27 billion, or $39 million, while the group…

The Crypto Times News Jul 17, 10:46 UTC

Taiwan Jails CoinThink Operator for 22 Years Over $39M Crypto Fraud

The Shilin District Court handed down the heavy sentence to mastermind Shih after finding him guilty of laundering funds through a fake legal exchange ring.

Taiwan court sentences BitShine founder to 22 years in $39M crypto fraud
Crypto.news Jul 17, 09:03 UTC

Taiwan court sentences BitShine founder to 22 years in $39M crypto fraud

Taiwan has sentenced the alleged mastermind behind the BitShine crypto exchange to 22 years in prison after finding he led a fraud and money laundering operation that prosecutors said caused more than NT$1.27 billion ($39 million) in losses…

Taiwan sentences BitShine crypto exchange ringleader to 22 years in $39 million fraud case: reports
The Block Jul 17, 08:48 UTC

Taiwan sentences BitShine crypto exchange ringleader to 22 years in $39 million fraud case: reports

The defendant reportedly led a criminal group that operated under the guise of BitShine, which was once registered with the FSC.

Taiwan sentences BitShine ringleader to 22 years for $39M fraud
Crypto Briefing Jul 17, 05:04 UTC

Taiwan sentences BitShine ringleader to 22 years for $39M fraud

Taiwan's Shilin District Court sentenced BitShine ringleader Shi Qiren to 22 years for defrauding 1,500 victims and laundering $75M through USDT.