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#hyperverse 🔥cx reaches 2 billion US dollars, really 6, cool operation 100X community news: SEC: HyperVerse, a $2 billion Ponzi scheme project, hired an actor as CEO and asked a TV host to speak at the press conference On January 30, according to the latest complaint filed by the SEC, the SEC alleged that the Ponzi scheme HyperFund hired an actor to pretend to be its new CEO when HyperVerse was launched, and the man who spoke at the launch was named Steven Reece Lewis. The executive is just a Thai TV presenter. It is reported that HyperVerse is a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme that illegally raised $2 billion. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a criminal complaint against it. The sub-brands of this online investment business include HyperFund, HyperCapital and HyperTech. It previously raised as much as $1.89 billion from investors around the world lured by promises of get-rich-quick deals. With no apparent legitimate source of income, investor withdrawals were paid for with new investor deposits, the SEC said in its complaint. #SEC #hyperfund $BTC $SOL
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🔥cx reaches 2 billion US dollars, really 6, cool operation

100X community news:
SEC: HyperVerse, a $2 billion Ponzi scheme project, hired an actor as CEO and asked a TV host to speak at the press conference

On January 30, according to the latest complaint filed by the SEC, the SEC alleged that the Ponzi scheme HyperFund hired an actor to pretend to be its new CEO when HyperVerse was launched, and the man who spoke at the launch was named Steven Reece Lewis. The executive is just a Thai TV presenter.

It is reported that HyperVerse is a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme that illegally raised $2 billion. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a criminal complaint against it. The sub-brands of this online investment business include HyperFund, HyperCapital and HyperTech.

It previously raised as much as $1.89 billion from investors around the world lured by promises of get-rich-quick deals. With no apparent legitimate source of income, investor withdrawals were paid for with new investor deposits, the SEC said in its complaint.

#SEC #hyperfund $BTC $SOL
HyperFund’s Collapse: A $1.8 Billion Fraud Exposed HYPERVERSESeveral years ago, I found myself in an unusual situation. A woman named Lilly, who presented herself as knowledgeable and charismatic, introduced me to what she described as a life-changing investment opportunity. She wasn’t trying to convince me to invest directly—she knew I didn’t have the capital. Instead, her target was my best friend, someone she knew had been saving diligently and had a small fortune set aside. Lilly’s proposition sounded extraordinary: a business model called HyperFund that promised incredible returns through cryptocurrency investments and large-scale Bitcoin mining. At first, I was intrigued. But as the conversation unfolded, and after a few drinks, her story began to sound too polished, almost rehearsed. RED FLAGS EMERGE Despite Lilly’s persuasive pitch, something didn’t sit right. She wanted me to approach my friend and convince him to invest in HyperFund, a request that felt manipulative. I decided to conduct my own research before saying anything to him. What I uncovered was troubling. HyperFund was linked to individuals who had been involved in similar ventures that had previously failed, leaving behind financial ruin for many investors. The more I learned, the clearer it became: HyperFund wasn’t an opportunity—it was a risk. I urged my friend to steer clear, and thankfully, he listened. That decision proved to be invaluable, as recent events have shown. THE HYPERFUND SCANDAL This week, headlines revealed the true scale of HyperFund’s operations. Sam Lee, one of the co-founders of HyperFund, was arrested in Dubai on charges of orchestrating a $1.8 billion fraud. Lee, an Australian citizen, and his associate Ryan Xu claimed that HyperFund was a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform powered by large-scale cryptocurrency mining. In reality, authorities say it was a sophisticated Ponzi scheme that preyed on thousands of investors worldwide. The U.S. Department of Justice has accused Lee of securities fraud and wire fraud conspiracy, while the SEC has filed separate civil charges. Erek L. Barron, the U.S. Attorney for Maryland, described the fraud as “staggering” and emphasized the government’s commitment to holding perpetrators accountable. THE ARREST Lee’s arrest in Dubai followed an Interpol Red Notice issued for his detention. Red Notices are international alerts used to locate and provisionally arrest individuals pending extradition or legal proceedings. In October, UAE authorities apprehended Lee, who now sits in Dubai’s Al Aweer Central Prison awaiting extradition. If convicted, he could face up to five years in prison, though the damage caused by his actions will impact victims far beyond his sentencing. A LESSON IN CAUTION Reflecting on my encounter with Lilly and HyperFund, I feel immense relief knowing my friend avoided becoming one of their victims. Many others weren’t so fortunate. Stories are emerging of families who lost their savings, investors who trusted blindly, and lives disrupted by the greed and manipulation of those behind HyperFund. This situation serves as a critical reminder to approach investment opportunities with skepticism and due diligence. If something sounds too good to be true, it likely is. THE TAKEAWAY The HyperFund scandal is a cautionary tale for investors worldwide. It highlights the importance of research, skepticism, and trusting your instincts. While Sam Lee’s arrest may bring a measure of justice, the $1.8 billion fraud leaves behind a legacy of caution for anyone tempted by the allure of easy wealth. Let this serve as a reminder: in the world of investments, due diligence isn’t optional—it’s essential. #ScamAware #hyperfond #hyperverse

HyperFund’s Collapse: A $1.8 Billion Fraud Exposed HYPERVERSE

Several years ago, I found myself in an unusual situation. A woman named Lilly, who presented herself as knowledgeable and charismatic, introduced me to what she described as a life-changing investment opportunity. She wasn’t trying to convince me to invest directly—she knew I didn’t have the capital. Instead, her target was my best friend, someone she knew had been saving diligently and had a small fortune set aside.
Lilly’s proposition sounded extraordinary: a business model called HyperFund that promised incredible returns through cryptocurrency investments and large-scale Bitcoin mining. At first, I was intrigued. But as the conversation unfolded, and after a few drinks, her story began to sound too polished, almost rehearsed.

RED FLAGS EMERGE
Despite Lilly’s persuasive pitch, something didn’t sit right. She wanted me to approach my friend and convince him to invest in HyperFund, a request that felt manipulative. I decided to conduct my own research before saying anything to him.
What I uncovered was troubling. HyperFund was linked to individuals who had been involved in similar ventures that had previously failed, leaving behind financial ruin for many investors. The more I learned, the clearer it became: HyperFund wasn’t an opportunity—it was a risk.

I urged my friend to steer clear, and thankfully, he listened. That decision proved to be invaluable, as recent events have shown.

THE HYPERFUND SCANDAL
This week, headlines revealed the true scale of HyperFund’s operations. Sam Lee, one of the co-founders of HyperFund, was arrested in Dubai on charges of orchestrating a $1.8 billion fraud.
Lee, an Australian citizen, and his associate Ryan Xu claimed that HyperFund was a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform powered by large-scale cryptocurrency mining. In reality, authorities say it was a sophisticated Ponzi scheme that preyed on thousands of investors worldwide.

The U.S. Department of Justice has accused Lee of securities fraud and wire fraud conspiracy, while the SEC has filed separate civil charges. Erek L. Barron, the U.S. Attorney for Maryland, described the fraud as “staggering” and emphasized the government’s commitment to holding perpetrators accountable.

THE ARREST
Lee’s arrest in Dubai followed an Interpol Red Notice issued for his detention. Red Notices are international alerts used to locate and provisionally arrest individuals pending extradition or legal proceedings.
In October, UAE authorities apprehended Lee, who now sits in Dubai’s Al Aweer Central Prison awaiting extradition. If convicted, he could face up to five years in prison, though the damage caused by his actions will impact victims far beyond his sentencing.

A LESSON IN CAUTION
Reflecting on my encounter with Lilly and HyperFund, I feel immense relief knowing my friend avoided becoming one of their victims. Many others weren’t so fortunate. Stories are emerging of families who lost their savings, investors who trusted blindly, and lives disrupted by the greed and manipulation of those behind HyperFund.
This situation serves as a critical reminder to approach investment opportunities with skepticism and due diligence. If something sounds too good to be true, it likely is.

THE TAKEAWAY
The HyperFund scandal is a cautionary tale for investors worldwide. It highlights the importance of research, skepticism, and trusting your instincts. While Sam Lee’s arrest may bring a measure of justice, the $1.8 billion fraud leaves behind a legacy of caution for anyone tempted by the allure of easy wealth.
Let this serve as a reminder: in the world of investments, due diligence isn’t optional—it’s essential.
#ScamAware
#hyperfond
#hyperverse
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