Former Crypto.com compliance officer charged with money laundering, extortion
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Jose Luis Alonso Melchor allegedly threatened to expose sensitive Crypto.com information while demanding over $47K from the company.
Jose Luis Alonso Melchor allegedly threatened to expose sensitive Crypto.com information while demanding over $47K from the company.
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