The person at the center of this case
Cryptocurrency crime victims worldwide; identity theft victims
Cold Case · Open
3 years waiting · since 2023
MINH QUỐC NGUYỄN
Justice for Cryptocurrency crime victims worldwide; identity theft victims — the trail went cold in 2023, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1Where is Nguyễn currently located and what resources is he using to evade capture?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific identity theft methods were used to facilitate the ChipMixer service operations?
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clue
Lead #3Which cryptocurrency transactions and blockchain addresses are directly linked to Nguyễn's operational control of ChipMixer?
Minh Quốc Nguyễn is wanted for allegedly operating the ChipMixer cryptocurrency service and facilitating the laundering of approximately $3 billion USD in Bitcoin through identity theft and unlicensed money transmitting. A significant portion of the laundered funds are connected to ransomware attacks, cryptocurrency heists, drug trafficking, and child sexual abuse material distribution worldwide. Nguyễn, who holds a PhD in electronic engineering and has expertise in cryptographic systems, was charged federally on March 14, 2023, and remains at large.
Case
#1033
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Lead #4Are there known associates or co-conspirators who assisted in operating the money laundering infrastructure?
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Source Narrative
Money Laundering; Operating an Unlicensed Money Transmitting Business; Identity Theft Caution: Minh Quốc Nguyễn is wanted for his alleged direct involvement in stealing identities and engaging in money laundering activity in furtherance of obfuscating and facilitating the functionality of the ChipMixer service. Through this conduct, Nguyễn has allegedly facilitated the laundering of approximately $3 billion USD worth of Bitcoin.
A large portion of the funds are directly associated with the victimization of people worldwide through ransomware attacks, cryptocurrency heists, the purchase of illicit drugs, the distribution and production of child sexual abuse material, and other crimes. On March 14, 2023, Nguyễn was charged with Money Laundering, Operating an Unlicensed Money Transmitting Business, and Identity Theft in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and a federal warrant was issued for his arrest.
Remarks: Nguyễn has basic training in cryptographic engineering and previously worked in decrypting communications and cyber reconnaissance. In 2016, Nguyễn earned a PhD in electronic engineering in Taiwan.
Timeline of Events
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2023-03-14
Federal Charges Filed
Minh Quốc Nguyễn charged with Money Laundering, Operating an Unlicensed Money Transmitting Business, and Identity Theft in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; federal warrant issued for arrest
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Case Information
Incident:March 14, 2023
Last Updated:September 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 14, 2023
Last Updated:September 9, 2026