According to Foresight News , citing Decrypt, former Australian rugby league star Trent Merrin has been arrested and charged with allegedly stealing $91,000 (AU$140,000) worth of cryptocurrency. Police say the retired rugby player used deceptive methods to transfer funds from victims' accounts. The report states that police seized electronic devices during the raid, which will undergo forensic examination to assist in the ongoing investigation.
Merrin retired from the NRL in 2021 after a 15-year career with 250 appearances in the top league, winning honors for both New South Wales and Australia. Since retiring, Merrin has been actively involved in business investments in the cryptocurrency and healthcare industries.
