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CEO of IcomTech Pleads Guilty in Cryptocurrency Ponzi Scheme

Marco Ruiz Ochoa, former CEO of IcomTech, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud for his role in a large-scale cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme. The company falsely promised high returns on cryptocurrency investments and used promotional tactics to lure victims. Ochoa now faces up to 20 years in prison.

by Luisa Crawford
Sep 28, 2023

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California Man Pleads Guilty to Running Illegal Bitcoin ATMs and Money Laundering

Kais Mohammad has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges of operating an illegal Bitcoin ATM business that laundered over $25 million.

by Nicholas Otieno
Jul 24, 2020

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CEO of IcomTech Pleads Guilty in Cryptocurrency Ponzi Scheme

California Man Pleads Guilty to Running Illegal Bitcoin ATMs and Money Laundering

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