Swede Gets 15 Years for Crypto Fraud, Lessons for Investors

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falcon_satFull Member
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#1Jan 8, 2020, 12:35 PM
Finally, some justice. He pleaded guilty and got hit with 15 years. Took a lot from those investors, and now his properties, even a resort in Thailand, are going to be used to pay them back.
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chrisnodeFull Member
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#2Jan 8, 2020, 06:41 PM
Lol, right? Like he thought he could run away forever with all that cash. I hope we see more cases like this every week. Newbies really need to wake up and learn about the risks instead of chasing quick gains.
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1t5_satNewbie
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#3Jan 8, 2020, 08:31 PM
Totally agree, he got what he deserved. Really hope his partners in crime face the same fate. Props to the government for tracking him down in Thailand, he thought he was untouchable.
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#4Jan 9, 2020, 01:35 AM
Wait, so you want the government to foot the bill for these guys’ mistakes? Nah, that’s just wrong. Crypto is risky, it’s like playing with fire. You can make bank, but it can burn you too.
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1t5_satNewbie
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#5Jan 9, 2020, 02:39 AM
I see your point. I meant more like they should go after his assets and make him pay up. He’s got properties, so sell those off to help the victims, not just bail them out.
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AtomicForkFull Member
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#6Jan 9, 2020, 02:58 AM
Scams have been around forever, man. It's wild how people still fall for the promise of easy money. If you try to tell them it’s a bad idea, they get defensive. They think they're smarter than everyone.
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topblastNewbie
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#7Jan 9, 2020, 06:42 AM
You might want to check the updated news. I heard it mentioned a 20-year sentence before, now it’s just 15? Kinda feels like he got off easy.
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sam_rocketSenior Member
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#8Jan 9, 2020, 09:35 AM
It's sad but true that people keep getting scammed. At least he confessed quickly, saves some taxpayer money. But 15 years seems kinda short for ruining lives. He should feel the weight of his actions.
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CalmMinerFull Member
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#9Jan 9, 2020, 10:54 AM
Lol, trust me, these scammers are getting cleverer. Even seasoned investors can fall for their tricks. Learning never stops, right? We gotta stay smart and do our homework.
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#10Jan 9, 2020, 11:59 AM
Yeah, usually they hide their funds well, but sometimes they leave behind real estate. Not sure if liquidating those will be enough to cover the losses.
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hypertokenHero Member
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#11Jan 10, 2020, 08:27 AM
Scammers are smart about securing their profits. They can hide stuff in wallets and be fine. Only real assets are left to pay back victims, and it won’t even scratch the surface of the total losses.
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BasedDefiHero Member
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#12Jan 10, 2020, 10:22 AM
In my country, money laundering laws are tougher. I wonder how they plan to pay back all victims. Selling his assets may not bring in the $16 million that’s needed. Should’ve been a longer sentence with full restitution.
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