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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ramiro Barreiro

Argentina’s President Milei faces charges after crypto crash

The value of the LIBRA coin plummeted hours after the president’s initial support - (AP)

Argentina’s President Javier Milei is facing fraud charges following a promotional social media post about a cryptocurrency that swiftly plummeted in value.

Lawyers filed the charges in criminal court on Sunday, alleging fraudulent activity related to Milei’s promotion of the \$LIBRA coin. The president’s now-deleted post on X (Twitter) touted the cryptocurrency as a means to “encouraging economic growth by funding small businesses and startups”.

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