Saipan woman gets 71 months in prison for bitcoin fraud targeting senior victims
Sze Man Yu Inos, a 30-year-old Saipan resident, received 71 months in prison for bitcoin fraud targeting elderly women across multiple U.S. states. She falsely claimed wealth and investment success, building trust before soliciting bitcoin investments. Courts ordered $769,355 restitution plus $684,848 forfeiture. Crypto fraud losses reached record $11.3 billion last year, highlighting rising scam risks.
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