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US jury indicts South Dakota crypto investor on 29 counts over alleged $20 million investor fraud

The Block·July 16, 2026·1 min read
US jury indicts South Dakota crypto investor on 29 counts over alleged $20 million investor fraud

The DOJ indicted Sioux Falls crypto investor Benjamin Paul Wiener on 29 counts over an alleged $20 million fraud. A trial is set for Sept. 15. The case highlights ongoing regulatory scrutiny in the crypto investment space. Wiener faces multiple charges related to the alleged scheme defrauding investors.

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