DOJ Blames Court Error After Trump-Linked Crypto Scam Docket Briefly Sealed
Main Idea
The article discusses a scam involving $250K sent to a fraudster impersonating a Trump ally, with connections to MoonPay and the recovery of some stolen crypto by the FBI.
Key Points
1. Victims sent $250,000 to a scammer posing as Steve Witkoff, co-chair of the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee, in December 2024.
2. The scammer used a fake email address to trick victims into transferring 250,300 USDT.ETH.
3. MoonPay, a crypto platform linked to Trump's ventures, was involved as the official on-ramp for purchasing Trump-related digital assets.
4. The FBI recovered 40,300 USDT.ETH of the stolen funds by tracing blockchain transactions.
5. The case highlights concerns about crypto scams and the DOJ's role in asset recovery for high-profile individuals.
Description
Interim U.S. Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro pointed the finger at court clerks for sealing the entire docket rather than a company name.
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