Qian Zhimin

Qian Zhimin

criminal China

Qian Zhimin, a Chinese national, is known for her role as the mastermind behind a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme that defrauded thousands of investors out of billions of pounds. After fleeing China to the UK in 2017 under a false identity, she lived lavishly in a London mansion while allegedly embezzling funds meant for cryptocurrency investments. In 2023, she was arrested and is awaiting sentencing for money laundering, following one of the largest cryptocurrency seizures in UK history.

Born on Sep 01, 1976 (49 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
291,914
Power
1,194$
Sentiment
1.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Indonesia 1 1.00 0.11% +0% 273,523,615 291,914 $1,119,000 1,194$
Totals 1 273,523,615 291,914 $1,119,000 1,194$
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Recent Mentions

Indonesia Indonesia: Qian Zhimin was proven to be the mastermind behind a Ponzi scheme affecting 128,000 Chinese citizens from 2014 to 2017. 1

Kompas: Wajah Ganda Kripto, Pilihan Investasi atau Ladang Baru Pencucian Uang?

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Qian Zhimin is due to be sentenced for money laundering after embezzling funds from thousands of Chinese pensioners. 1

BBC: Cryptoqueen who fled China for London mansion to be sentenced over £5bn Bitcoin stash