Chinese woman convicted after 'world's biggest' bitcoin seizure
7 hours ago Share Save Osmond Chia Business reporter, Singapore and Liv McMahon Technology reporter Share Save
Metropolitan Police Zhimin Qian, also known as Yadi Zhang, was convicted on Monday
A Chinese national has been convicted following an international fraud investigation which resulted in what's believed to be the single largest cryptocurrency seizure in the world. The Metropolitan Police says it recovered 61,000 bitcoin worth more than £5bn ($6.7bn) in current prices. Zhimin Qian, also known as Yadi Zhang, pleaded guilty on Monday at Southwark Crown Court of illegally acquiring and possessing the cryptocurrency.
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