荷兰当局抓获涉嫌 Web3“Rug Pull”骗局的嫌疑人

荷兰金融犯罪调查人员逮捕了一名 26 岁嫌疑人，该嫌疑人涉嫌欺诈、贪污和洗钱，与 Web3 赌博网络 ZKasino 背后涉嫌的拉黑计划有关。据报道，嫌疑人是 ZKasino 团队的一员，已被拘留两周，并可能进一步逮捕。调查人员查获了 1140 万欧元的资产，包括房地产和加密货币，而 ZKasino 投资者声称在涉嫌的骗局中损失了超过 3300 万美元。

Dutch Authorities Uncover Alleged Web3 Rug Pull Scheme, Arrest Suspect

荷兰当局揭露涉嫌 Web3 地毯拉动计划并逮捕嫌疑人

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.

为了打击新兴 Web3 领域的金融欺诈，荷兰金融犯罪调查人员逮捕了一名 26 岁的男子，罪名是欺诈、贪污和洗钱。这次逮捕源于对 ZKasino 的调查，ZKasino 是一个 Web3 赌博平台，该平台卷入了一场所谓的拉骗计划，令数千名投资者感到震惊。

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.

逮捕后，调查人员仔细搜查了嫌疑人的住所，没收了实体和数字记录以及大量资产。被扣押的资产估计价值 1140 万欧元（1220 万美元），包括房地产和各种加密货币。

"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.

荷兰财政信息和调查局（FIOD）在今天发布的新闻稿中表示：“调查正在进行中，未来可能会逮捕更多与 ZKasino 有关的人。”虽然新闻稿中没有明确概述嫌疑人参与该项目的情况，但 FIOD 官员向 The Block 证实，此人是 ZKasino 团队的成员。

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 最初将自己定位为去中心化赌博平台，但在临近发布日期时突然改变了其代币兑换政策。这一前所未有的变化阻止了投资者收回他们的桥接以太币，这是团队最初做出的承诺。令人惊讶的是，到发布时，超过 10,000 名毫无戒心的投资者已经将价值超过 3300 万美元的加密货币转移到 ZKasino，导致他们谴责该项目是一个公然的骗局。

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 声明阐明，向投资者保证他们将在 30 天内收回投资，但这一承诺从未兑现。此外，区块链上智能合约的技术配置强烈表明，资金的返还从来都不是有意的。 FIOD 总结道：“这可能表明存在一种名为“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.

声明进一步透露，嫌疑人于周四被带见地方法官，他的拘留已延长两周。这次逮捕对那些试图通过参与欺诈活动来利用新兴的 Web3 生态系统的人来说是一个响亮的警告。荷兰当局表现出了对保护投资者和维护金融格局完整性的坚定承诺。