Singapore authorities have uncovered a cryptocurrency theft involving former employees, with the stolen amount nearing 8.83 million SGD. According to PANews, the incident was reported by Lianhe Zaobao and involved Zhang Xinghua, along with Singaporean Dai Yong and Singapore permanent resident Chen Chongxin. The trio, dissatisfied with their dismissal, conspired to illegally access their former employer's crypto platform account, SafeX, operated by Seychelles-registered DLT Ltd. They executed the theft in three stages, stealing cryptocurrency valued at approximately 8.83 million SGD, and engaged in money laundering through multiple transfers and exchanges.
All three individuals previously held technical and managerial positions at the company. After leaving, they planned to start their own venture, leading to the execution of this theft. Zhang Xinghua has admitted to two charges and has been sentenced to two years in prison. Investigations into Dai Yong's involvement are ongoing, while Chen Chongxin remains at large. This case highlights the internal risks within the cryptocurrency industry and the significant challenges faced in asset security and regulatory compliance.