Bitcoin scam-related money laundering case, an additional 8 years imprisonment for unpaid $7.6 million

TheMemefather · 2026-01-28T15:24:52+00:00

Sen Hock Ling faces serious legal consequences for money laundering linked to Bitcoin fraudster Chen Zemin. The UK prosecution has demanded a repayment of $7.6 million within three months or risk re-incarceration and an additional 8-year sentence.

TheMemefather

2026-01-28 15:24:52

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Sen Hok Ling is facing serious legal action for alleged money laundering connected to Bitcoin scammer Chenzemin. The UK Crown Prosecution Service has notified Sen Hok Ling, a Malaysian national, that if he does not repay $7.6 million (£5 million) within 3 months, he could be re-imprisoned and sentenced to an additional 8 years.

Details of the Money Laundering Crime

In November 2025, Sen Hok Ling pleaded guilty to money laundering charges and was sentenced to 5 years in prison. Between February and April 2024, he acquired 83.7 Bitcoins from Chenzemin and exchanged them for cash through bank accounts in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and third parties. These actions are considered attempts to make illegal assets appear legitimate.

Additional Legal Actions and Progress

The firm stance of the UK Crown Prosecution Service is part of an international cryptocurrency crime investigation. Civil lawsuits related to 61,000 Bitcoins under Chenzemin’s name are also ongoing, which are expected to influence future asset recovery and sentencing severity.

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