PANews|Apr 21, 2026 01:27
[Argentine Police Arrest Chinese National Wanted by Nigeria for Alleged $50 Million Crypto Scam]
According to DL News, Argentine police arrested a Chinese national suspected of crypto fraud (initials DZ) at Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires. The suspect, carrying a forged Paraguayan passport, arrived in Argentina from Paris and was listed by Interpol as wanted for money laundering and fraud. Anonymous sources revealed that DZ orchestrated a crypto scam in Nigeria, promising investors high returns, but victims later found themselves unable to access the platform or withdraw funds, with the amount involved totaling approximately $49.4 million. Argentina's Security Minister stated that the suspect will be deported, and extradition proceedings to Nigeria have been initiated.
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