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'Bitcoin Beautee' In MD Admits To Role In $1.89B Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme 'Bitcoin Beautee' In MD Admits To Role In $1.89B Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme
'Bitcoin Beautee' In MD Admits To Role In $1.89B Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme A Maryland woman went under the name of “Bitcoin Beautee” during her role alongside two others in a Cryptocurrency fraud scheme that netted more than $1.89 billion, she admitted in US District Court on Monday, Jan. 29. Brenda Chunga, 43, of Severna Park, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit securities fraud and wire fraud for her role as a promoter of HyperFund, also known as HyperTech, HyperCapital, HyperVerse, and HyperNation, US Attorney Erek Barron announced. The plea came just four days after a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Sam Lee, 35, an Australian citizen…

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by Valerie Musson
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'International Fugitive' From MD Sentenced After Four Years On The Lam For Bail Violations 'International Fugitive' From MD Sentenced After Four Years On The Lam For Bail Violations
'International Fugitive' From MD Sentenced After Four Years On The Lam For Bail Violations Authorities say that a Maryland man who spent more than four years as an international fugitive attempting to avoid prosecution for stalking a younger co-worker will spend time behind bars. Ranjith Keerikkattil, 35, formerly of Catonsville, left the United States after being found guilty of stalking a junior co-worker before he was re-arrested four years later, authorities announced. On Wednesday, he was sentenced to 12 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release after being convicted and then failing to appear in court, according to the DOJ. Prosecutors said that Keeri…

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by Zak Failla
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Aussie's New Baltimore Brewery Is 'All Too Serendipitous' Aussie's New Baltimore Brewery Is 'All Too Serendipitous'
Aussie's New Baltimore Brewery Is 'All Too Serendipitous' After nearly two decades living in Australia, Jeff Osborne is moving back to the States. But he won't be leaving Australia entirely behind. Osborne is weeks away from opening M8, an Australian-themed bar pronounced mate, in Baltimore.  The spot will be replacing Checkerspot Brewing Co. on 175 Ostend St., and Osborne hopes to be fully operational on Sept. 10, when the Baltimore Ravens will play their first home game of the season. Osborne first moved to the U.S. from a city near Brisbane, Australia in 1999, but moved back a few years later to raise his four kids with his wif…

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by Cecilia Levine
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MD Tennis Pro With Humble Beginnings Has New Coach With Troubled Past MD Tennis Pro With Humble Beginnings Has New Coach With Troubled Past
MD Tennis Pro With Humble Beginnings Has New Coach With Troubled Past Nick Kyrgios might be one of the most controversial names in pro tennis, and Frances Tiafoe the least. Kyrgios is known for his raging temper on the courts, and Tiafoe, of Hyattsville, for his humble beginnings. Well, they do say opposites attract: Kyrgios will be Tiafoe's coach for the Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS) Los Angeles, this weekend. View this post on Instagram A post shared by UTS Tour (@ultimate_tennis_showdown) Both Kyrgios, 28, and Tiafoe, 25, are featured in the highly-popular Netflix documentary, "Break Point," which follows…

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by Cecilia Levine
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'International Fugitive' From MD Sentenced After Four Years On The Lam For Stalking Co-Working 'International Fugitive' From MD Sentenced After Four Years On The Lam For Stalking Co-Working
'International Fugitive' From MD Sentenced After Four Years On The Lam For Stalking Co-Working Authorities say that a Maryland man who spent more than four years as an international fugitive attempting to avoid prosecution for stalking a younger co-worker will spend less than a year behind bars after being tracked down and re-arrested. Washington County resident Ranjith Keerikkattil, of Catonsville, left the United States after being found guilty of stalking a junior co-worker before he was re-arrested four years later and sentenced to an 11-month prison term, US Attorney Matthew Graves and Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee announced. Prosecutors said that Keerikkattil was foun…

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by Zak Failla