Japanese Fortune Teller Accused of Stealing Over $459K in Cryptocurrency
A Japanese fortune teller has been accused of stealing over $450,000 in cryptocurrency from an acquaintance. Daisuke Ise was arrested on Wednesday for computer fraud, according to local media reports.
The victim had enlisted the fortune teller's help in remembering the password to her crypto wallet. However, authorities claim that Ise 'was able to piece together her access information based on hints he extracted from her during their conversations.'
Police say that upon deciphering the woman's password, Ise allegedly transferred around $459,000 in cryptocurrency from her account into his.