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The JPEX case in Hong Kong has sprung back to life, sending shockwaves through the <a href="https://coingape.com/glossary/cryptocurrency/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cryptocurrency</a> community. After months of silence, authorities have frozen assets worth over US$29 million linked to the collapsed exchange. With key figures arrested and ongoing investigations, concerns over fraud in the digital asset space are reignited. 
<h2 id="jpex-crypto-exchange-assets-frozen-in-hong-kong-over-alleged-fraud">JPEX Crypto Exchange Assets Frozen in Hong Kong Over Alleged Fraud</h2> 
Hong Kong police officials have made a significant move by announcing the freezing of assets totaling over US$29 million linked to JPEX, a cryptocurrency exchange that collapsed back in September. The recent <a href="https://coingape.com/jpex-exchange-rugpull-suspects-nabbed-in-hong-kong/amp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">wave of arrests</a> adds more weight to the case, with Chang Tung-Ying, the chief partner, and Shi Yu, an educator associated with JPEX Exchange, among those detained, bringing the total number of arrests to 72. 
In a surprising turn, Taiwanese singer Nine Chen, previously linked to JPEX, has been called in to provide testimony during ongoing investigations. Despite mounting accusations, <a href="https://coingape.com/jpex-exchange-suspends-trading-operations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">JPEX Exchange</a>&nbsp;has maintained its controversial practice of imposing exorbitant fees for virtual asset withdrawals, leaving users affected by the fallout. 
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<h2 id="impact-of-jpex-collapse-on-victims-and-anti-scam-measures-in-hong-kong">Impact of JPEX Collapse on Victims and Anti-Scam Measures in Hong Kong</h2> 
The aftermath of JPEX’s collapse has left a trail of devastation, with more than 2,600 individuals reportedly losing an estimated US$206 million, as revealed by Police Commissioner Raymond Siu. The incident has prompted widespread warnings against scams across Hong Kong, with alerts popping up in public spaces and even on mobile networks like China Mobile HK, cautioning users about potential fraud schemes. 
This case reflects the pressing issue of crypto fraud in Asia, with <a href="https://coingape.com/singapore-pm-lee-hsien-loong-targeted-in-ai-generated-crypto-scam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Singapore</a>&nbsp;reporting a staggering US$479 million lost to scams in 2023, albeit slightly down from the previous year’s figure of US$660.7 million, according to official sources. As investigations into JPEX continue, authorities are diligently working to uncover the full extent of the alleged fraud and ensure that those responsible face the consequences of their actions. 
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JPEX Crypto Exchange Assets Frozen by Hong Kong Police Over Alleged Fraud

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