Former rugby league star Trent Merrin faces charges over an alleged $91,000 cryptocurrency theft, as Australian police step up digital asset crime investigations.
Former NRL player Trent Merrin was arrested for allegedly stealing $91,000 in cryptocurrency through deception. Australian police previously raided his home, seizing electronic devices for forensic analysis. Merrin was granted conditional bail and is scheduled to appear in Port Kembla court on December 3. Authorities continue to intensify enforcement against digital currency-related crimes.