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Arrested a super-gifted 'cryptobro' who had been scamming courses and AI for 10 years
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Arrested a super-gifted 'cryptobro' who had been scamming courses and AI for 10 years

A 30-year-old Spanish man named Samir Halawa Ribas, based in Usera, has been arrested for allegedly defrauding people over a 10-year period through cryptocurrency-related schemes. He presented himself online as an expert in investments and artificial intelligence, offering courses and investment opportunities in Bitcoin. Known in the community as a 'cryptobro,' he used his appearance and intellectual abilities to gain trust before deceiving victims. The National Police conducted the arrest, and the case highlights ongoing concerns about fraud within the cryptocurrency space.

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Arrested a super-gifted 'cryptobro' who had been scamming courses and AI for 10 years

A 30-year-old Spanish man named Samir Halawa Ribas, based in Usera, has been arrested for allegedly defrauding people over a 10-year period through cryptocurrency-related schemes. He presented himself online as an expert in investments and artificial intelligence, offering courses and investment opportunities in Bitcoin. Known in the community as a 'cryptobro,' he used his appearance and intellectual abilities to gain trust before deceiving victims. The National Police conducted the arrest, and the case highlights ongoing concerns about fraud within the cryptocurrency space.

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