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Money launderer accused of stealing seized crypto while in prison
A Bulgarian national accused of laundering millions in stolen funds from U.S. fraud victims is now charged with stealing $290,000 in government-seized cryptocurrency while incarcerated — exposing vulnerabilities in custody and oversight of seized digital assets.
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"A prisoner stole $290,000 in seized cryptocurrency — demonstrating how criminals can exploit digital asset custody flaws."
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Jul 10, 2026