Chinese authorities crack down on $280 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme. 🇨🇳👮🏻♂️
In a major breakthrough, the Yuanbao Branch of the Domestic Security Bureau in Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, China, successfully dismantled a major cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme. Operating from Beijing, the undisclosed platform used sophisticated organizational structures and innovative marketing tactics, raising suspicions of criminal activity involving cryptocurrencies.
With operations spanning 13 provinces and cities, the platform had over 18,000 registered members. The total transaction flow exceeded 2 billion yuan ($280 million), revealing the scale of illicit activities. The main objective of the project was a classic Ponzi structure.
Chinese law enforcement quickly responded, arresting 30 suspects associated with the cryptocurrency platform. In addition, they froze nearly 10 million yuan related to this case. Investigations are ongoing, and two main suspects have voluntarily surrendered to authorities.
This case takes place against the backdrop of China's current ban on cryptocurrency assets. Despite the ban, the allure of virtual assets persists, leading many Chinese citizens to access crypto platforms via VPNs.
The crackdown on this major Ponzi scheme highlights the authorities' commitment to combating illegal activity in the cryptocurrency space. As the investigation unfolds, it is a stark reminder of the challenges posed by the intersection of financial technology and criminal enterprises.
