A fake Uber driver, Nuruhussein Hussein, 40, was arrested in Scottsdale, Arizona, on charges of theft, fraud, and money laundering after allegedly stealing over $300,000 in cryptocurrency from unsuspecting passengers. Between March and December 2024, Hussein pretended to be an Uber driver, asking victims for their phones to “look up directions” or connect to the Uber app, while secretly transferring cryptocurrency from their wallets to his. The arrest followed a joint investigation with the U.S. Secret Service. Hussein faces multiple charges, including fraud and theft, and is under strict bail conditions. Cryptocurrency fraud is a growing concern, with billions lost annually.
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