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International enforcement closes in on Southeast Asia's largest crypto fraud network

As of May 2026: Extradited to China, facing criminal charges

Cambodia extradited Li Xiong, former chairman of Huione Group, to China on April 2, making him the second senior figure removed. Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic calls it the largest illicit online marketplace ever documented and traced more than $89 billion in cryptocurrency flowing through its platforms. The platforms allegedly laundered proceeds from romance scams, cyber heists, and North Korean state-sponsored theft.

Updated May 30