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US Charges Six in Alleged Madagascar NFT Wallet-Draining Scheme
Publication: The Defiant
Author: The Defiant Team
Source published: 27/10/2026, 17:26:54 UTC
Briefing created: 28/10/2026, 05:22:24 UTC
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Briefings
An FBI affidavit alleges a scheme where six individuals allegedly drained over $516,695 from 74 victim-linked wallets using unlimited USDT spending approvals. The case involves a Madagascar NFT wallet-draining scheme, with the FBI estimating total losses across the affected accounts.
Key points
- An FBI affidavit estimates at least $516,695 in losses across 74 victim-linked wallets.
- The scheme allegedly involved unlimited USDT spending approvals by six individuals.
Context
The case involves a Madagascar NFT wallet-draining scheme, with the FBI estimating total losses across the affected accounts.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to an FBI affidavit describing estimated losses and approval mechanisms; specific dates of the scheme are not provided, and the identity of the six individuals is not disclosed.
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