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Crypto Influencer Charles Parks III Sentenced to One Year

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Qadir AK

Charles Parks III, a known crypto influencer, was sentenced to one year in prison for orchestrating a $3.5 million cryptojacking operation. The scheme involved illegally mining cryptocurrency using victims’ devices without consent, resulting in Parks netting around $1 million in profits. This case highlights the serious consequences of cybercrime in the crypto space and serves as a warning to those engaging in illegal activities online.

Qadir AK

Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010. He has also interviewed a few prominent experts within the cryptocurrency space.

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