An ongoing international search continues for Yadi Zhang, also known as Zhimin Qian, dubbed the “Crypto Queen,” for her alleged involvement in a £3 billion cryptocurrency scam.
Zhang, who fled to the UK in 2017, is believed to have orchestrated a massive fraud scheme that defrauded over 128,000 investors in China.
Despite efforts to apprehend her, Zhang has remained elusive, with recent revelations suggesting that she may have been actively transferring stolen Bitcoin across borders.
What did the crypto queen do?
Investigators have uncovered evidence indicating that Zhang managed to flee the UK with approximately 4,500 Bitcoin, valued at around £250 million, which remains unaccounted for.
According to a report published in MailOnline, a portion of the stolen Bitcoin was traced to a Chinese exchange in late January, indicating ongoing movement of the illicit funds.
Zhang’s audacious aspirations, including dreams of purchasing a European country and declaring herself queen with diplomatic immunity, have captivated public attention.
Zhang disappeared hours before her police interview
Her disappearance just hours before a scheduled police interview in September 2020 has only added to the intrigue surrounding the case.
Despite the challenges posed by Zhang’s evasion tactics and multiple passports under false identities, law enforcement agencies remain committed to apprehending her and recovering the stolen assets.
This article first appeared on Invezz.com
