According to ME News, on May 8 (UTC+8), British sprinter CJ Ujah, a gold medalist in the 4x100-meter relay at the 2017 World Championships, was charged alongside nine other suspects with conspiracy to commit fraud, suspected of involvement in a cryptocurrency scam. Police stated that the suspects impersonated police officers and employees of cryptocurrency companies to call victims, tricking them into revealing their wallet seed phrases and subsequently stealing their crypto assets; one victim lost over ￡300,000. Ujah has been released on bail, and the case will continue at Chelmsford Crown Court on May 28. (Source: Foresight News)Source:Show originalDisclaimer: The information on this page may have been obtained from third parties and does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of KuCoin. This content is provided for general informational purposes only, without any representation or warranty of any kind, nor shall it be construed as financial or investment advice. KuCoin shall not be liable for any errors or omissions, or for any outcomes resulting from the use of this information.Investments in digital assets can be risky. Please carefully evaluate the risks of a product and your risk tolerance based on your own financial circumstances. For more information, please refer to our Terms of Use and Risk Disclosure.
