Kevin Mirshahi, a missing cryptocurrency influencer, was found dead in Île-de-la-Visitation park in Montreal on October 30. Mirshahi, 25, had been missing since June 21 when he was abducted alongside three others from a condo; the others were found hours later. Joanie Lepage, 32, has been charged with his murder and the abduction, though the motives remain unclear. Mirshahi operated a Telegram group, Crypto Paradise Island, which was under investigation for a pump-and-dump scheme involving a token that caused significant financial loss among its young investors. He faced prior bans on financial activities from Quebec’s investment regulator, yet continued to promote cryptocurrency investments. Recent crimes linked to cryptocurrency have been rising in Canada, echoing broader trends. This situation highlights the potential dangers in the burgeoning cryptocurrency landscape, as observed in other related incidents, including a recent ransom case involving another crypto executive.

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