UK woman allegedly stole $238 million in Bitcoin from ex-husband after divorce

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A man from London is suing his ex-wife for allegedly stealing 2,323 bitcoins, valued at up to £180 million ($238 million), following their divorce. Ping Fai Yuen claims the Bitcoin was transferred to inaccessible accounts. Court documents filed on March 10 indicate the case involves a maximum Bitcoin valuation of £180 million. The case has generated renewed Bitcoin news as legal disputes over digital assets continue to rise, underscoring crypto’s growing role in high-value divorce proceedings.

According to Bloomberg, a man has accused his ex-wife of stealing more than 2,323 bitcoins from his wallet and transferring them to locations beyond his access, with the assets valued at up to £180 million (approximately $238 million). The plaintiff, Ping Fai Yuen, has filed a lawsuit against his ex-wife, Fun Yung Li, in a London court. According to court documents released on March 10, the value of the bitcoins involved in the case reached as high as £180 million since the lawsuit was initiated.

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