Tokyo police arrested Hu Xiaowei, also known as Hu Shi, a figure allegedly tied to Cambodia-based Prince Group. The post links the arrest to a scam network associated with a $15B Bitcoin case.
Tokyo Arrest: Prince Group Crypto Kingpin Hu Xiaowei (Hu Shi) Nabbed – Linked to $15B Bitcoin Scam Empire
According to Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo police arrested Hu Xiaowei (Hu Shi), a senior figure allegedly tied to Cambodia-based Prince Group, one of Asia’s largest transnational… pic.twitter.com/n3hT8vE2hA
— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) June 22, 2026
The update affects investigators and compliance teams tracking transnational fraud networks, especially cases involving crypto laundering and pig-butchering operations. Because the report describes Hu as an alleged senior figure, the arrest should be treated as part of an ongoing investigation, not a conviction.
The next point to watch is whether Japanese authorities disclose more details on charges, extradition risk or links to sanctioned entities. For now, WuBlockchain’s post marks a major enforcement development, but the legal process remains unresolved.
Source: WuBlockchain official X account.
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