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Ace Exchange Founder Indicted for Crypto Fraud Involving $10.7M
Ace Exchange founder David Pan and six others were indicted by a Taiwanese court on April 8 for money laundering and crypto fraud amounting to $340 million New Taiwan dollars (USD $10.7 million).
Details of the Case
- David Pan defrauded 162 individuals through a fraudulent product on OTC exchanges and fake investment platforms.
- He created an offshore trading platform with a cryptocurrency wallet service called “Alfred Wallet” to deceive victims into depositing funds.
- Investors lost access to their funds once deposited, realizing they were scammed when withdrawal attempts failed.
Response from Ace Exchange
Ace Exchange distanced itself from Pan, stating that the wallet service involved in the case was not their product but developed by a third-party team hired by Pan.
Taiwan’s Crypto Fraud Challenges
Taiwan is experiencing a rise in cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering cases, impacting investors and exchanges in the region.
Authorities seized significant amounts of cash and cryptocurrencies during raids related to fraudulent schemes, leading to regulatory actions to protect investors and combat illegal activities in the crypto space.
Future Regulatory Measures
The Financial Supervisory Commission of Taiwan plans to introduce new digital asset regulations in September 2024 to enhance investor protection and ensure the integrity of the crypto market.
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