Thai police have arrested 18 individuals in connection with an alleged $50 million pyramid scheme, seizing luxury assets as part of the investigation. Concurrently, a major trial related to an international crypto fraud case has commenced in France, involving $30 million linked to diamond and cryptocurrency investments. This trial is part of a broader crackdown on fraudulent schemes that have emerged in the cryptocurrency sector since 2018. The legal proceedings aim to address the financial misconduct that has affected numerous investors across borders.