Singaporean, 22, pleads guilty to leading $245 million crypto fraud case

Singaporean, 22, pleads guilty to leading $245 million crypto fraud case

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2026-09-09 09:54:42
A 22-year-old Singaporean has pleaded guilty to being the ringleader in a $245 million crypto fraud case, according to CoinDesk. The case centers on Malone Lam, a Miami resident accused of stealing 4,100 BTC. Prosecutors said he led a group that stole cryptocurrency through online scams and home invasions. The plea ties Lam directly to the leadership role in the operation described in the case summary. The report identifies both the scale of the alleged theft and the methods used by the group, linking the stolen assets to a wider fraud ring rather than a single incident.

A 22-year-old Singaporean has pleaded guilty to acting as the ringleader in a $245 million crypto fraud case, according to CoinDesk.

The case involves Malone Lam, a Miami resident charged with stealing 4,100 bitcoin. Authorities said he led a ring of fraudsters who stole crypto through online scams and home invasions.

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