Assets restrained after Wellington man arrested in FBI cryptocurrency probe

Monday 19 May 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 19 May 2025, 3:58pm

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Police have restrained assets worth between $650,000 and $670,000, including cryptocurrency and cash, following the arrest of a Wellington man. He appeared in court accused of involvement in an international scam that allegedly stole NZD$450 million. The investigation was led by the FBI.

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1. StuffMon 19 May 2025, 3:05pm

   Wellington man arrested in FBI probe has $670k in assets frozen (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsMon 19 May 2025, 3:23pm

   Over $650k worth of assets restrained after man's arrest in FBI probe (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 19 May 2025, 3:27pm

   Cryptocurrency scam: Wellington-based man arrested in FBI bust has thousands in assets restrained (opens in new tab)

4. RNZMon 19 May 2025, 3:58pm

   Wellington man arrested after more than $650k in assets seized in FBI-led crypto bust (opens in new tab)