USA v. Li et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:24-cr-00311

Court:

California Central

Nature of Suit:

Judge:

R. Gary Klausner

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  1. February 10, 2026

    'Pig Butchering' Fugitive Gets 20 Years For $73M Crypto Scam

    A dual citizen of China and Saint Kitts and Nevis was sentenced in absentia to 20 years in prison and three years supervised release for his role in an international money laundering scheme that laundered over $73 million worth of criminal proceeds obtained through so-called "pig butchering" cryptocurrency investment scams.

  2. November 12, 2024

    'Pig Butchering' Crypto Ploy Launderer Cops To $73M Scheme

    A dual citizen of China and Saint Kitts and Nevis pled guilty in Los Angeles federal court on Tuesday to internationally laundering more than $73 million worth of criminal proceeds obtained through so-called "pig butchering" cryptocurrency investment scams.

  3. May 17, 2024

    Feds Say Duo Ran $73M 'Pig Butchering' Laundering Scheme

    Two Chinese citizens have been arrested on charges of being kingpins in a money laundering operation that processed more than $73 million of funds that were stolen in so-called pig butchering cryptocurrency schemes.