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China Moves to Confiscate $5 Billion in Bitcoin From Fraudster Who Fled to UK: Report

Bitcoin Magazine·October 22, 2026·1 min read
China Moves to Confiscate $5 Billion in Bitcoin From Fraudster Who Fled to UK: Report

China is moving to confiscate $5 billion in Bitcoin from a fraudster who fled to the UK, according to a report. The alleged fraudster tried to escape with nearly 62,000 bitcoins. The case underscores cross-border efforts to recover illicit crypto assets.

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