The man who targeted Canadians in a cryptocurrency investment scam is speaking out after escaping the Cambodian compound where he was forced to do so. While in Cambodia, he had to target Canadians and other English-speaking Westerners in cryptocurrency scams aimed at stealing their savings. The pig is “fattened” as the victim pours more money into cryptocurrencies and watches them grow on a fake investment platform. Jake Sims, Regional Director of International Justice Mission, helped human trafficking victim John escape from a compound in Cambodia. Recovering funds lost in cryptocurrency scams is rare, warns Dana Gehring of the Edmonton Police Serious Crime Unit.

Source: CBC News February 09, 2024 11:36 UTC