Despite committing the offense from outside the United States, Li was still held accountable by the Justice Department. Nicole M. Argentieri, head of the Justice Department’s criminal division, emphasized the importance of collaboration with both domestic and international partners in prosecuting individuals responsible for cryptocurrency investment fraud against U.S. victims.
Li’s guilty plea serves as a testament to the ongoing commitment of law enforcement agencies to pursue justice for victims of financial crimes, regardless of the perpetrators’ location.
