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DOJ to Drop Charges Against $722M BitClub Network Fraud Mastermind
The DOJ is preparing to drop charges with prejudice against Matthew Goettsche, the alleged architect of BitClub Network, a cryptocurrency mining fraud that prosecutors say defrauded investors of $722 million. Prosecutors alleged the scheme fabricated mining pool profit claims to attract capital while paying members to recruit others. Goettsche was indicted in 2019 on wire fraud and unregistered securities charges with a trial scheduled for October. The DOJ attributed the dismissal to the case's seven-year timeline and efforts to recover funds for victims, denying that pressure from defense attorneys influenced the decision. Three co-defendants previously pleaded guilty, and final dismissal terms remain under negotiation before submission to the court.
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