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Taiwan Court Jails Cointhink Fraud Leader for 22 Years After USDT Scheme Hit 1,539 People

Bitcoin.com News·July 21, 2026·1 min read
Taiwan Court Jails Cointhink Fraud Leader for 22 Years After USDT Scheme Hit 1,539 People

A Taiwan court sentenced the leader of the Cointhink Technology crypto fraud ring, a man surnamed Shih, to 22 years in prison. The scheme, involving USDT, defrauded 1,539 people. A total of 14 individuals were indicted in connection with the operation that exploited deceptive credentials to victimize investors.

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