Man Who Spent Millions on Rare Pokémon and Magic Cards Found Guilty of Stealing Over $50 Million in Crypto

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What happened

He now faces up to 20 years in prison on a money-laundering charge.

Key facts

  • He now faces up to 20 years in prison on a money-laundering charge.
  • Reported by Gizmodo and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:38:56 UTC.

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