A 22 year-old crypto ringleader pleads guilty to $245 million racketeering scheme
The Block · Published Sep 8, 2026, 3:17 PM EDT
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Malone Lam pleaded guilty for his role in leading an international "social engineering" scheme, stealing $245 million worth in cryptocurrency.
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Malone Lam pleaded guilty for his role in leading an international "social engineering" scheme, stealing $245 million worth in cryptocurrency.
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Published by The Block. Category: Market Structure. Published Sep 8, 2026, 3:17 PM EDT.
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