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Former NRL Star Trent Merrin Charged Over Alleged $140,000 Crypto Theft

Police allege he accessed a 29-year-old's account during a year-long investigation.

Overview

  • Detectives arrested the 36-year-old at his Barrack Point home on Tuesday and took him to Lake Illawarra Police Station.
  • Police allege he accessed a 29-year-old man's cryptocurrency account and transferred AUD $140,000.
  • He was charged with dishonestly obtaining a financial advantage by deception as part of an ongoing fraud inquiry.
  • Officers seized electronic devices from the property for forensic examination.
  • Merrin was granted conditional bail and is scheduled to appear at Port Kembla Local Court on December 3.