Chen Zhi -

Crypto Scam Kingpin Behind $15B Bitcoin Seizure Deported to China — What Happens Next?

January 8, 2026 by jad

Chen Zhi, the alleged mastermind behind a $15 billion Bitcoin scam, has been deported from Cambodia to China. Learn what this means for the future of crypto crime and regulation.

Name	Price
Bitcoin(BTC)	$90,323.45
Ethereum(ETH)	$3,080.04
Tether USDt(USDT)	$1.00
XRP(XRP)	$2.09
BNB(BNB)	$903.14
Solana(SOL)	$135.53
USDC(USDC)	$1.00
TRON(TRX)	$0.299625
Dogecoin(DOGE)	$0.139592
Cardano(ADA)	$0.387906