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Taiwan: Yingtesen accused of $6M crypto scam tied to 'AI arbitrage'

  • —Prosecutors estimate total losses above NT$600 million
  • —About NT$500 million raised via the 'AI arbitrage' pitch
  • —Company allegedly forged contracts with III, NCCU and NTUST
  • —De facto head detained; two suspects released on bail
Why it matters: The case highlights how crypto arbitrage and AI narratives are being used to run Ponzi-style schemes, drawing tighter scrutiny from regulators.
Source: 動區 BlockTempo
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