Praetorian Group CEO sentenced to 20 years for $200M fraud
Praetorian Group International CEO received a 20-year prison sentence on 11 February 2026 for running a $200 million Bitcoin Ponzi scheme.
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Fugitive gets 20 years for $73M crypto fraud scheme
A US federal court sentenced Daren Li to 20 years in prison for his role in a $73 million cryptocurrency scam.
Chinese Official Gets Life Sentence for Selling Secrets Over Crypto Debt
A Chinese official received a life sentence for espionage after selling state secrets to pay off crypto debts, sparking debate on crypto’s role in crime.
