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Federal Jury Convicts Crypto Fund Founder of Defrauding Investors Over Fake Autotrader

The Daily Hodl·August 26, 2026·1 min read
Federal Jury Convicts Crypto Fund Founder of Defrauding Investors Over Fake Autotrader

A federal jury convicted Japheth Dillman of wire fraud and conspiracy for raising nearly $1 million by falsely claiming Block Bits Capital used a working proprietary Autotrader for automated crypto trading. The conviction highlights fraudulent practices in the crypto investment space, underscoring legal risks for misrepresentation in digital asset ventures.

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