a major fraud trial is underway in Nancy, France, with more than 20 defendants accused of defrauding 1,300 victims through false cryptocurrency and diamond investment schemes. The scam stole a total of 28 million euros (approximately 30 million US dollars). Investigators revealed that "the defendants opened 19 bank accounts in 199 countries to transfer funds. About 2.8 million euros have been recovered and can be used to compensate victims."