Canadian sentenced in Miami over $13M Bitcoin scam tied to Discord boasts
AI summary
Trenton Johnston was sentenced in Miami for his role in a cryptocurrency laundering scheme tied to more than $13 million in stolen funds. Investigators linked the Canadian to fake support calls and to demonstrations of his methods on Discord. The case is a reminder of persistent social-engineering fraud targeting crypto holders, a recurring source of retail losses and reputational risk for the asset class.
