FBI investigating Bitkanant-related cryptocurrency scam, $5 million involved

Odaily News The FBI has been investigating a $5 million cryptocurrency scam since August that targeted 71 victims through fraudulent investment schemes. Court documents show that scammers used fake social media profiles to lure individuals into a fraudulent trading platform called Bitkanant. The investigation began in August when federal prosecutors in North Carolina executed a search warrant and seized unmanaged USDT wallets worth more than $4.99 million. The funds are currently in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. (bizjournals)