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Kunal Mehta pleaded guilty to laundering $263M in crypto via fake companies and luxury purchases.
Kunal Mehta, 45, of Irvine, California, pleaded guilty to his role in a $263 million cryptocurrency laundering scheme that spanned multiple states from late 2023 to at least March 2025.
Using the alias "Shrek," Mehta helped convert stolen digital assets into cash through shell companies, charged a 10% fee, and facilitated purchases of luxury vehicles and real estate using straw signers to conceal ownership.
The operation, which targeted victims via social engineering on gaming platforms, is part of a broader federal crackdown on crypto fraud.
Meanwhile, Derek Wachob, 53, of Oklahoma, was charged with wire fraud in a separate $66 million scheme involving false claims of profitable steel investments, using funds for luxury assets and a lavish lifestyle.
Both cases highlight ongoing efforts to combat financial fraud in digital and industrial sectors.
Kunal Mehta se declaró culpable de lavar $263 millones en criptomonedas a través de compañías falsas y compras de lujo.