The person at the center of this case
Victims of ransomware attacks, cryptocurrency heists, drug trafficking, and child sexual abuse material distribution worldwide
Cold Case · Open
3 years waiting · since 2023
MINH QUỐC NGUYỄN
Justice for Victims of ransomware attacks, cryptocurrency heists, drug trafficking, and child sexual abuse material distribution worldwide — the trail went cold in 2023, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1What is Nguyễn's current location and has he fled the United States?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific identity theft methods did Nguyễn employ to operate ChipMixer?
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clue
Lead #3Who were the primary users and beneficiaries of the ChipMixer service during its operation?
Minh Quốc Nguyễn is wanted by the FBI for his alleged role in operating ChipMixer, a cryptocurrency mixing service used to launder approximately $3 billion in Bitcoin stolen through ransomware attacks, cryptocurrency heists, and other serious crimes. Nguyễn allegedly used identity theft and unlicensed money transmitting operations to facilitate the obfuscation of criminal proceeds affecting victims worldwide. He was charged in March 2023 in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and his whereabouts remain unknown despite his technical expertise in cryptographic engineering and cyber reconnaissance.
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United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Lead #4Does Nguyễn have known associates or co-conspirators still operating cryptocurrency mixing services?
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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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2016
PhD in Electronic Engineering
Nguyễn earned a PhD in electronic engineering from Taiwan
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2023-03-14
Federal Charges Filed
Charged with Money Laundering, Operating an Unlicensed Money Transmitting Business, and Identity Theft; federal warrant issued for arrest
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2016
Last Updated:June 14, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2016
Last Updated:June 14, 2026