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Crypto Influencer Sentenced to One Year for $3.5 Million Cryptojacking Scheme
Crypto Influencer Sentenced to One Year for $3.5 Million Cryptojacking Scheme
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Charles Parks III, a prominent crypto influencer, has been sentenced to one year in prison for orchestrating a $3.5 million cryptojacking operation. The scheme involved the illegal mining of cryptocurrency using victims' devices without their consent, netting Parks approximately $1 million in profits.
This case underscores the severe consequences of cybercrime within the cryptocurrency space. Authorities are sending a clear message that illegal activities, even in the decentralized world of digital assets, will not go unpunished.
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