South Korean Authorities Uncover $290K Counterfeit Cash Scheme to Buy Tether

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South Korean authorities have arrested a group attempting to buy Tether (USDT) with $290,000 in counterfeit cash. The scheme was stopped before completion, with suspects now facing prosecution. The case shows how traditional fraud tactics are shifting toward crypto, raising concerns about the risk-to-reward ratio in unregulated trades. Investors focused on value investing in crypto should remain cautious about such on-ramp vulnerabilities.
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