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Shanghai court sentences five to six years for $29M crypto fraud

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3 outlets - including Crypto-economy, Theblock and Cryptobriefing - are covering this story. Shanghai’s Jing’an District People’s Procuratorate said in a June 29, 2026 WeChat post that five people were sentenced over an illegal foreign exchange operation using cryptocurrency. Prison terms ranged from 2.5 years to six years, making…

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Crypto Economy Jul 1, 16:13 UTC

Shanghai Court Sentences Five in Crypto FX Case

Shanghai’s Jing’an District People’s Procuratorate said in a June 29, 2026 WeChat post that five people were sentenced over an illegal foreign exchange operation using cryptocurrency. Prison terms ranged from 2.5 years to six years, making…

The Block Jul 1, 07:48 UTC

Shanghai court sentences five to prison over $29 million crypto forex scheme

In July 2024, Chinese authorities discovered unusual transactions tied to a company that facilitated illegal overseas transfers via crypto.

Crypto Briefing Jul 1, 05:09 UTC

Shanghai court sentences five to six years for $29M crypto fraud

The sentencing highlights China's stringent enforcement against crypto-related activities, potentially deterring future cross-border crypto operations. The post Shanghai court sentences five to six years for $29M crypto fraud appeared first…

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