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Among the allegations, is that those involved in the scheme attempted to extort other bitcoin ATM operators by requesting digital currency payments in return for protection. The complaint cites one bitcoin ATM operator who paid the demanded sum.
Damn racketeers offering Bitcoin ATM protection in exchange for money this is something I haven't heard of before lol. But the crime rate in Detroit and Chicago is pretty high so it's no wonder that enterprising thugs find new ways to accumulate money.