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Extradition of Argentine bitcoin fraud suspect
Overview
Nicolás Mendioroz Juncosa, a fugitive from Argentina since 2022, was arrested in Australia for his alleged involvement in a cryptocurrency scam. The investigation indicates that since 2021, Mendioroz Juncosa solicited over $170,000 USD from victims in Salta, Argentina, under the guise of bitcoin investment opportunities, but the funds were never returned.
Following his arrest, a request by the defense to secure bail using family property as collateral was rejected by Judge Claudia Puertas. Mendioroz Juncosa is scheduled to be extradited from Australia to Salta on October 15 via Interpol custody to face charges of fraud and fraudulent administration. While the defense sought to allow him to return voluntarily, victims have opposed this request due to his history of evading judicial requirements.
Entities
Nicolás Mendioroz Juncosa · Interpol · Claudia Puertas · Australia · Salta
Timeline
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesNicolás Mendioroz Juncosa arrested in Australia for bitcoin fraud
Nicolás Mendioroz Juncosa, accused of a $170,000 bitcoin scam in Salta, Argentina, has been arrested in Australia and is scheduled for extradition via Interpol.
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[CRIME] 8 sourcesArgentina to extradite bitcoin fraud suspect from Australia
Nicolás Mendioroz Juncosa will be extradited from Australia to Salta, Argentina, on October 15 to face charges of fraud and fraudulent administration involving bitcoin investments.
Sources
centraldenoticiasmadariaga.com · criptotendencias.com · diariopanorama.com · fm899.com.ar · noticiasvioleta.com · primerplanoonline.com.ar · radiomhumahuaca.com.ar · saltadiario.com.ar · tn.com.ar