Crypto.com Compliance Officer Charged with Extortion and Money Laundering

Jose Luis Alonso Melchor, a former compliance officer at the prominent cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com, has been indicted on serious charges of extortion and money laundering. The allegations surfaced after Melchor reportedly threatened to release sensitive company information unless he received financial compensation after his dismissal. According to the charges, Melchor breached an attachment order by…

Crypto.com Compliance Officer Charged with Extortion and Money Laundering