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SEC sues four firms over $15M crypto fraud run through WhatsApp

  • —Cryptoaiml is accused of taking over $12.5 million between August 2024 and March 2025
  • —TSAI Pro is accused of taking $2.8 million between September 2024 and March 2025
  • —Both suits were filed in the Southern District of New York; operators may be based overseas
  • —The firms posted fake Form D filings and certificates to appear SEC-regulated
Why it matters: The case highlights the rise of AI-trading scams on messaging apps and the SEC's push against crypto fraud.
Source: TokenPost
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