The person at the center of this case
Multiple victims worldwide affected by ransomware attacks, cryptocurrency heists, drug trafficking, and child sexual abuse material distribution
Cold Case · Open
3 years waiting · since 2023
MINH QUỐC NGUYỄN
Justice for Multiple victims worldwide affected by ransomware attacks, cryptocurrency heists, drug trafficking, and child sexual abuse material distribution — the trail went cold in 2023, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1Where is Minh Quốc Nguyễn currently located and what countries might he be hiding in given his international background?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific identity theft methods did Nguyễn use to facilitate the ChipMixer service operations?
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clue
Lead #3Who were the other operators and facilitators of ChipMixer, and how did Nguyễn's role differ from theirs?
Minh Quốc Nguyễn is wanted by the FBI for allegedly operating ChipMixer, a cryptocurrency mixing service that laundered approximately $3 billion in Bitcoin stolen through ransomware attacks, cryptocurrency heists, and other serious crimes. He is charged with money laundering, operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, and identity theft following his indictment on March 14, 2023, in Philadelphia. His technical expertise in cryptographic engineering and cyber reconnaissance made him a key operator in one of the largest financial crime schemes involving cryptocurrency.
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#1033
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
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Lead #4What cryptocurrency wallets, servers, and technical infrastructure did Nguyễn personally control or operate?
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Official wording
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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2016
PhD in Electronic Engineering
Nguyễn earned a PhD in electronic engineering in Taiwan, demonstrating advanced technical expertise
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2023-03-14
Federal Indictment and Warrant Issued
Nguyễn was charged with money laundering, operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, and identity theft in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2016
Last Updated:October 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2016
Last Updated:October 30, 2026