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Hong Kong lawmaker fears Fun Coffee crypto scam duped over 1,000 as losses mount
A Hong Kong lawmaker warns that a Vietnam-based crypto scam operated by Fun Coffee may have over 1,000 victims, with reported losses reaching HK$104 million and 225 complaints filed. An investor's team reported losing HK$14 million, and six individuals have been arrested on fraud charges.
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