- The FBI has joined the investigation into the suspicious disappearance of Naiping Hou, a 74-year-old grandfather from Southern California.
- Hou, father of prominent cryptocurrency investor Wen Hou, was last seen on 18 March 2025 and officially reported missing on 4 May 2025.
- Detectives discovered that someone impersonated him using his mobile phone for over a month, draining his bank accounts and making fraudulent purchases, including gold bars.
- His family suspects the disappearance may be linked to their success in the cryptocurrency business, noting his house appeared ransacked and largely cleared out.
- A $250,000 reward is being offered for information leading to Naiping Hou's whereabouts, with authorities urging anyone with details to contact the FBI.
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FBI investigating disappearance of high-profile crypto investor’s father
