ZachXBT Accuses Austin Fine of Money Laundering for Mastermind Behind $245 Million Crypto Scam

ZachXBT Accuses Austin Fine of Money Laundering for Mastermind Behind $245 Million Crypto Scam

2026-09-09 11:56

ChainThink report, September 9: According to a message on the X platform, chain investigator ZachXBT has accused user "Mr Austin Fine" (@xmrfine) of assisting the mastermind behind the $245 million crypto fraud case, Malone Lam, in exchanging luxury goods and laundering portions of stolen cryptocurrency, with suspicions of acting as an informant.

ZachXBT stated that on-chain tracking has revealed part of the funds transferred via Monero (XMR) to TBTFW, a luxury vehicle dealer in Los Angeles, used for purchasing high-end vehicles.

ZachXBT warned that prior to victims receiving compensation, their current and future brand commercial partnerships will be irreparably compromised.

Disclaimer: Contains third-party opinions, does not constitute financial advice

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