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BREAKING: Puerto Rico Unseals Bombshell Indictment—Two Charged in $650M Omegapro Crypto Scam

BREAKING: Puerto Rico Unseals Bombshell Indictment—Two Charged in $650M Omegapro Crypto Scam

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2025-07-09 19:07:38
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Puerto Rican authorities just dropped the hammer on what might be one of the slickest crypto cons in recent memory. Two unnamed defendants now face the music for allegedly orchestrating a $650 million digital heist under the guise of Omegapro—a "can't-miss" investment opportunity. Because those always end well.

How it worked: Promised paradise, delivered purgatory. Victims bought into the dream of algorithmic trading profits, only to discover their funds had pulled a Houdini. Classic rug-pull, but with extra paperwork.

The fallout: While the perps were busy buying Lambos with investor cash, the SEC was building a case tighter than a stablecoin's 1:1 peg. Now the feds are clawing back whatever's left—probably some NFT apes and a timeshare in San Juan.

Bottom line: Another day, another nine-figure crypto scandal. But hey—at least this one came with tropical flair. Maybe next time investors will remember: if it sounds too good to be true, it's probably headquartered in a tax haven.

Indictment Unsealed in Puerto Rico Charging Two Men in $650 Million Omegapro Investment Fraud

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