Chinese Takeaway Worker Convicted of Money Laundering After Seize of $1.8B Bitcoin

A former Chinese takeaway worker, Jian Wen, was convicted of a money laundering offense after police discovered she had converted 61,000 bitcoin worth $1.8 billion into cash, jewelry, and properties in Dubai. The bitcoin, originally stolen from Chinese investors, was used to hide assets for an international fraudster. The case involved the largest cryptocurrency seizure in the UK, highlighting the scale of criminal proceeds available to fraudsters. Wen is due to be sentenced on May 10.