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A Wellington-based man was arrested in Auckland as part of an international investigation into a crypto scam operation allegedly stealing $265 million (NZD$450 million) from seven victims. New Zealand’s Financial Crime Group made the arrest following an FBI-led probe into the criminal network. According to authorities , the cryptocurrency was fraudulently obtained between March and August 2024 through victim manipulation tactics, with the stolen funds laundered through multiple cryptocurrency platforms. Over the past three days, search warrants have been executed in three locations—Auckland, Wellington, and California—resulting in multiple arrests, including the New Zealand suspect. A total of 13 individuals now face charges in connection with the scheme. According to the details, the Wellington man has been accused by the US Department of Justice of racketeering (RICO). The charges also include conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Prosecutors allege the defendants used the funds from the crypto scam to fund an extravagant lifestyle. They also spent approximately $9 million on exotic cars, hundreds of thousands of dollars on luxury handbags, watches, and clothing, and up to $500,000 per evening on nightclub services. Other purchases allegedly included private security guards and high-end rental properties in Los Angeles, the Hamptons, and Miami. Following an appearance in Auckland District Court, the man was granted bail and received interim name suppression. He is scheduled to reappear in court on July 3. According to a U.S. Department of Justice statement , the superseding indictment unsealed charges against 12 additional people. This includes both American and foreign nationals for allegedly participating in the cyber-enabled racketeering conspiracy. Several suspects were arrested in California this week, while two remain abroad and are believed to be living in Dubai. The criminal enterprise allegedly operated from October 2023 through March 2025, with members reportedly acquiring a fleet of at least 28 exotic cars ranging in value from $100,000 to $3.8 million.

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New Zealand man arrested for involvement in $265 million cryptocurrency scam New Zealand police issued a notice announcing that a Wellington man was arrested in Auckland for his alleged involvement in a global cryptocurrency fraud operation led by the FBI. The criminal group stole $265 million (NZ$450 million) worth of cryptocurrency from seven victims and then laundered the money through multiple platforms between March and August 2024. New Zealand police said that in the past three days, search warrants have been executed in Auckland, Wellington and California, and several people have been arrested, one of whom is in New Zealand. A total of 13 people face charges. The U.S. Department of Justice has filed an indictment against the Wellington man under U.S. federal law, accusing him of racketeering conspiracy (RICO), conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The man appeared in the Auckland District Court today and was temporarily banned from revealing his name. He has now been released on bail. He will appear in the Auckland District Court again on July 3, 2025. (Cointelegraph)

New Zealand police arrest key suspect in $265M crypto fraud New Zealand authorities have arrested 13 individuals in a $265 million cryptocurrency fraud case, including a man from Wellington who was indicted under U.S. racketeering laws, according to Cointelegraph. The arrests

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