A major fraud trial in Nancy, France, involving $30 million
In a major fraud trial in Nancy, France, more than 20 defendants are accused of defrauding 1,300 victims through a fake cryptocurrency and diamond investment scheme. The scam stole a total of 28 million euros (about $30 million). Investigators revealed that "the defendants opened 19 bank accounts in 199 countries to transfer funds. About 2.80 million euros have been recovered and can be used to compensate victims."