Crypto Scam Courier Sentenced After Alabama Sting

A courier linked to a cryptocurrency scam has been sentenced following his arrest in Alabama. Authorities caught him during a sting centered on what was presented as a $300,000 payment.

The case involved a fraudulent Instagram relationship that cost an older resident $211,000, according to Bitcoin.com News. A planned pickup at a grocery store became the setting for the police operation.

The courier was identified as Kuan Tsou. His sentence and a restitution order were announced on Oct. 7, though the supplied report excerpt did not specify the prison term or repayment amount.

The arrest did not end the resident’s losses. The report said the resident continued sending money to strangers despite intervention by authorities.