US extradites Chinese national over $36.9M crypto scam with 174 victims
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A 44-year-old Chinese national, Zheng Zhao, has been extradited from the Netherlands to face a U.S. money laundering charge tied to an alleged cryptocurrency scam exceeding $36.9 million. Investigators identified 174 American victims whose funds allegedly moved through offshore banking and digital wallets, and Zhao was arraigned in a California court. The case highlights continued cross-border enforcement against crypto fraud, a reminder of regulatory and reputational risk that can weigh on retail confidence in digital assets.
