2026-01-22 14:36:22

The hunt for one of crypto's most notorious figures just took a fresh turn. An investigator working on the case claims the woman behind a staggering £3.6 billion cryptocurrency scheme—who vanished years ago amid allegations of being the mastermind—may still be alive.

The case has long captivated the crypto community and mainstream media alike. Back in 2019, hundreds of thousands of investors poured money into what appeared to be a revolutionary blockchain opportunity. Instead, it evaporated. Victims across multiple continents found themselves with nothing but empty wallets and broken promises.

For years, speculation swirled about whether the central figure had simply disappeared or was hiding in plain sight somewhere in the world. New developments suggest the latter might be closer to the truth. Investigators continue pursuing leads across different jurisdictions, determined to bring the case to closure.

This saga remains a stark reminder of the risks lurking in the crypto space—especially during the boom years when due diligence sometimes took a backseat to hype.

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StealthMoon

· 6h ago

£3.6 billion... How much can be scammed? Should have been caught long ago --- Another one running away? Old trick, brother --- I knew she wasn't dead, she must be hiding on some small island spending money --- The group that entered in 2019 must be extremely desperate, losing everything --- That's why I prefer to HODL Bitcoin rather than get involved in these projects, too many traps --- Oh my God, still alive? Then you’d have to chase to the ends of the earth --- Typical bull market tactic of harvesting profits and then disappearing, old routine --- £3.6 billion can be cleaned? What's going on behind the scenes... --- The crypto world was really a lawless place in the early days, now it's too late to investigate --- If they really catch someone, how many years would they get? Feels like life imprisonment

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MidnightSnapHunter

· 6h ago

£3.6 billion, what a move... If still alive, they should have appeared by now, unless they've really managed to slip away smoothly.

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StablecoinEnjoyer

· 6h ago

£3.6 billion... This fugitive is really hiding deep; I've almost forgotten about this. --- Alive or dead, Schrödinger-style wanted criminal, right? --- That wave of leek-cutting experts in 2019, they're still lying in some resort now, I bet 5U. --- After all these years, still no catch? Is the investigation team here for tourism? --- Oh my God, this is our blood and sweat money... Can we recover it in this lifetime? Haha. --- High-level operations of invisible wealthy individuals, worth learning (bushi). --- So now the wanted notice has been issued? Or are they just fishing again?

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CryptoCross-TalkClub

· 6h ago

Laughing out loud, the project with 3.6 billion is still alive, while we, the retail investors, are already socially dead.

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PhantomHunter

· 6h ago

£3.6 billion just gone, really unbelievable. How ruthless must this method be? --- Can't escape even if you're alive, sooner or later you have to admit it. --- That 2019 wave really went crazy, how many people lost everything? Are you just starting to chase now? --- Alive again? Were all those death reports before fake? Haha. --- There's never a shortage of big dramas in the crypto world. Who's the next protagonist? --- Really daring to hide, can still live and jump around after cross-border pursuits. Impressive. --- Due diligence? It should have been thoroughly checked in 2019. --- Playing hide and seek for so many years, and this is how it ends when caught. --- Bro, 3.6 billion is enough for you to hide for a lifetime. --- I saw this coming long ago. How could such a person really be dead?

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