Greek Soldiers Among Alleged Leaders of $8M Crypto Pyramid Scheme

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What happened

An association for AI enthusiasts was allegedly the recruiting vehicle, and two anonymous tips to a government portal started the case.

Key facts

  • Reported by Decrypt and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:18:01 UTC.

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