Area man arrested, charged in alleged cryptocurrency scam

ST. PETERSBURG — The Florida Office of Financial Regulation has arrested and charged Anthony Greene, a St. Petersburg resident, for his alleged role in an alleged cryptocurrency investment scam. 

Greene, according to a press release, purportedly told investors he made millions of dollars in profits from his cryptocurrency trading efforts on their behalf, and that he had made cryptocurrency payouts. However, OFR’s investigation revealed he used most of his victims’ money for his personal use, and no cryptocurrency assets were sent to investors.