Knox County Detective Breaks $1.6 Million Cryptocurrency Scam Ring A months-long investigation by Knox County detectives has led to the takedown of a sprawling cryptocurrency investment scam that hit local residents and businesses for roughly $1.6 million. The scam was busted in a quiet Food City parking lot in Halls, bringing an end to a flurry of too-good-to-be-true crypto offers. Sector: Finance | Confidence: 99% Source: https://hoodline.com/2026/02/halls-grocery-lot-sting-knox-detective-busts-1-6-million-crypto-scam/ --- Council (3 models): Synthesis failed #FIRE #Circle #finance