Three Britons face charges in New York for allegedly defrauding investors in the "Evolved Apes" NFT scheme. Accused of wire fraud and money laundering, they're suspected of promoting a fake video game to inflate NFT prices before stealing millions and disappearing. U.S. officials emphasize such deceitful practices are illegal despite the novelty of digital art. The alleged mastermind even fabricated a story to access stolen funds. Each defendant faces a potential 20-year sentence.
