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Ex-NRL Star Trent Merrin Charged over Alleged $140,000 Bitcoin Theft in Shocking Fraud Case
Trent Merrin allegedly used deceptive means to steal $140,000 in cryptocurrency from a 29-year-old victim, police said, with court proceedings set for early December.
- On Tuesday, Trent Merrin was arrested at his Shellharbour home and charged with stealing $140,000 worth of cryptocurrency after allegedly using deceptive means, police say.
- After retiring in 2021, Merrin completed 250 first grade games and played more than 150 matches for St George Illawarra Dragons, with stints at Penrith Panthers and Leeds Rhinos.
- Investigators seized electronic devices from Merrin's Barrack Point home for forensic examination, and 9 News understands the alleged fraud involves Bitcoin while Merrin has been active in cryptocurrency since retirement.
- Merrin was granted conditional bail and is due to appear before Port Kembla Local Court on December 3.
- The arrest comes one year after police began investigations into the alleged theft from a 29-year-old man’s cryptocurrency account, and he was taken to Lake Illawarra Police Station and charged with dishonestly obtaining a financial advantage by deception.
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Former NRL player Trent Merrin charged with alleged $140,000 cryptocurrency theft
The former Dragons forward, who has described himself online as a “cryptocurrency enthusiast”, was arrested at his home on Tuesday morning.
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Former NRL star charged over alleged cryptocurrency fraud
Former NRL star Trent Merrin has been charged after allegedly stealing more than $100,000 of cryptocurrency.Detectives arrived this morning at the Barrack Point home of the former Dragon as part of an investigation into an alleged fraud.Merrin is accused of accessing a crypto account of a 29-year-old man and transferring $140,000.READ MORE: History made as Half Yours wins Melbourne CupThe 36-year-old was arrested and taken to Lake Illawarra Poli…
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