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Two Chinese nationals fined in Malaysia over crypto fraud conspiracy

  • Chen Le and Zhong Guoxuan pleaded guilty on Sept. 21 in Johor Bahru court
  • Each was fined 4,700 ringgit
  • The scheme used non-existent online crypto investment products
  • Charges were filed under fraud and criminal conspiracy provisions
Why it matters: The case highlights Southeast Asia's crackdown on crypto fraud, where fake investment schemes remain widespread.
Source: TokenPost