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Singaporean in US who masterminded S$309million bitcoin theft pleads guilty
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Anna Maria Romero , as published by The Independent Singapore
· September 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The person's background includes attending school in 2017. A guilty plea has been entered by a 22-year-old in a major cryptocurrency case.
A guilty plea has been entered by a 22-year-old in a major cryptocurrency case. The individual, who orchestrated the theft of a large amount of bitcoin, now faces possible jail time. This person is one of several defendants in the case, with a total of 18 individuals involved. The guilty plea is a significant development in the investigation.
Further details about the case and the individual involved are available. The person's background includes attending school in 2017.
The case is notable for the large amount of money involved, with the theft totaling US$240 million.
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Category: Local Published: September 10, 2026 Source: The Independent Singapore Reading time: 1 min
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