A Chinese national has been sentenced in a U.S. federal court for his role in a $36.9 million cryptocurrency scam that targeted more than 170 victims. The scheme involved laundering funds from fraudulent crypto investment platforms that used social engineering to deceive investors with fake returns. Stolen money was moved through U.S. shell companies, converted into USDT, and transferred to overseas wallets linked to scam operations in Southeast Asia. The case highlights ongoing efforts to combat cross-border crypto fraud.