荷蘭當局抓獲涉嫌 Web3「Rug Pull」騙局的嫌疑人

荷蘭金融犯罪調查人員逮捕了一名 26 歲嫌疑人，該嫌疑人涉嫌欺詐、貪污和洗錢，與 Web3 賭博網絡 ZKasino 背後涉嫌的拉黑計劃有關。據報道，嫌疑人是 ZKasino 團隊的一員，已被拘留兩週，並可能進一步逮捕。調查人員查獲了 1,140 萬歐元的資產，包括房地產和加密貨幣，而 ZKasino 投資者聲稱在涉嫌的騙局中損失了超過 3,300 萬美元。

Dutch Authorities Uncover Alleged Web3 Rug Pull Scheme, Arrest Suspect

荷蘭當局揭露涉嫌 Web3 地毯拉動計劃並逮捕嫌疑人

In a decisive move to combat financial fraud within the burgeoning Web3 sector, Dutch financial crime investigators have apprehended a 26-year-old individual on charges of fraud, embezzlement, and money laundering. The arrest stems from an investigation into ZKasino, a Web3 gambling platform embroiled in a purported rug pull scheme that left thousands of investors reeling.

為了打擊新興 Web3 領域的金融欺詐，荷蘭金融犯罪調查人員逮捕了一名 26 歲的男子，罪名是欺詐、貪污和洗錢。這次逮捕源於對 ZKasino 的調查，ZKasino 是一個 Web3 賭博平台，該平台捲入了一場所謂的拉騙計劃，令數千名投資者感到震驚。

Following the arrest, investigators meticulously searched the suspect's residence, seizing physical and digital records along with a substantial amount of assets. The seized assets, estimated to be worth 11.4 million euros ($12.2 million), include real estate and various cryptocurrencies.

逮捕後，調查人員仔細搜查了嫌疑人的住所，並沒收了實體和數位記錄以及大量資產。被扣押的資產估計價值 1,140 萬歐元（1,220 萬美元），包括房地產和各種加密貨幣。

"The investigation is ongoing, and there is a possibility of more arrests related to ZKasino in the future," the Fiscal Information and Investigation Service of the Netherlands (FIOD) stated in a press release issued today. While the release does not explicitly outline the suspect's involvement in the project, FIOD officials confirmed to The Block that the individual is part of the ZKasino team.

荷蘭財政資訊和調查局（FIOD）在今天發布的新聞稿中表示：“調查正在進行中，未來可能會逮捕更多與 ZKasino 有關的人。”雖然新聞稿中沒有明確概述嫌疑人參與該專案的情況，但 FIOD 官員向 The Block 證實，此人是 ZKasino 團隊的成員。

ZKasino, which initially presented itself as a decentralized gambling platform, abruptly altered its token redemption policies close to its launch date. This unprecedented change prevented investors from reclaiming their bridged ether tokens, a promise initially made by the team. Astonishingly, by the time of the launch, over 10,000 unsuspecting investors had already bridged more than $33 million worth of crypto onto ZKasino, leading them to denounce the project as a blatant rug pull scam.

ZKasino 最初將自己定位為去中心化賭博平台，但在接近發布日期時突然改變了其代幣兌換政策。這一前所未有的變化阻止了投資者收回他們的橋接以太幣，這是團隊最初做出的承諾。令人驚訝的是，到發佈時，超過 10,000 名毫無戒心的投資者已經將價值超過 3300 萬美元的加密貨幣轉移到 ZKasino，導致他們譴責該項目是一個公然的騙局。

The FIOD statement elucidated that investors were assured they would receive their investments back within 30 days, a promise that was never fulfilled. Furthermore, the technical configuration of the smart contract on the blockchain strongly suggests that the return of funds was never intended. "This could indicate a modus operandi called rug pull," the FIOD concluded.

FIOD 聲明闡明，向投資者保證他們將在 30 天內收回投資，但這項承諾從未兌現。此外，區塊鏈上智慧合約的技術配置強烈表明，資金的返還從來都不是有意的。 FIOD 總結道：“這可能表明存在一種名為“拉扯”的作案手法。”

The statement further revealed that the suspect was brought before a magistrate on Thursday, and his detention has been extended for two additional weeks. This arrest serves as a resounding warning to those who seek to exploit the nascent Web3 ecosystem by engaging in fraudulent activities. The Dutch authorities have demonstrated their unwavering commitment to protecting investors and upholding the integrity of the financial landscape.

聲明進一步透露，嫌疑人於週四被帶見地方法官，他的拘留已延長兩週。這次逮捕對那些試圖透過參與詐欺活動來利用新興的 Web3 生態系統的人來說是一個響亮的警告。荷蘭當局展現了對保護投資者和維護金融格局完整性的堅定承諾。