2 Chinese Nationals Face Charge in ‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Scam

2 Chinese Nationals Face Charge in ‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Scam
The Department of Justice in Washington on Jan. 4, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
Frank Fang
Frank Fang
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Two Chinese nationals were charged in an alleged cryptocurrency scam that laundered more than $73 million, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).

The two suspects were identified as Daren Li, 41, a dual citizen of China and St. Kitts and Nevis, and Zhang Yicheng, 38, a citizen of China and a Temple City, California, resident. According to a DOJ statement issued on May 17, Mr. Li was arrested at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on April 12, while Mr. Zhang was arrested in Los Angeles on May 16.
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Frank Fang
Frank Fang
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Frank Fang is a Taiwan-based journalist. He covers news in China and Taiwan. He holds a Master's degree in materials science from National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan.
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