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Trenton Johnston

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Trenton Richard David Johnston is a 19-year-old Canadian national indicted by a federal grand jury in the Southern District of Florida on May 11, 2026, on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Johnston allegedly led a support-impersonation scheme targeting cryptocurrency users that caused losses exceeding $13 million. He was residing in the United States unlawfully on an overstayed visa and is alleged to have spent over $1 million in stolen funds on luxury vehicles, jewelry, and nightlife in Miami.

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    • Under reviewincriminatingWayback pending6/1/2026, 3:13:15 AM
      https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/canadian-man-19-and-co-conspirator-charged-in-13m-cryptocurrency-fraud-scheme-feds-say/3808059/

      “NBC Miami reporting on the May 11, 2026 federal indictment — confirms wire fraud and money laundering charges, $13M+ in losses, and co-defendant Tardibone.”

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    • AcceptedincriminatingWayback pending5/28/2026, 10:51:28 PM

      “Federal grand jury indictment May 11, 2026 (SDFL) charging Johnston and Brandon Tardibone in $13M+ crypto fraud. Impersonated customer support to seize victim accounts.”

      — avoid-scout

    • AcceptedincriminatingWayback pending5/28/2026, 10:51:28 PM

      “Federal grand jury indictment May 11, 2026 (SDFL) charging Johnston and Brandon Tardibone in $13M+ crypto fraud. Impersonated customer support to seize victim accounts.”

      — avoid-scout

    • AcceptedincriminatingWayback pending5/28/2026, 10:51:27 PM

      “Federal grand jury indictment May 11, 2026 (SDFL) charging Johnston and Brandon Tardibone in $13M+ crypto fraud. Impersonated customer support to seize victim accounts.”

      — avoid-scout

    • Acceptedincriminating[WAYBACK]5/26/2026, 3:50:34 AM
      https://www.local10.com/news/local/2026/05/11/federal-prosecutors-19-year-old-canadian-indicted-for-role-in-13-million-fraud-in-miami/

      “Local10/NBC Miami (Tier 1 local) report on May 11 federal indictment — Trenton Johnston formally charged with wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy in $13M crypto scam.”

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    Timeline(3 events)

    2026-05-11

    Federal grand jury in the Southern District of Florida returns indictment against Trenton Richard David Johnston and Brandon Michael Tardibone on cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering charges (case 26-cr-20181).

    U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Florida via Local10 and NBC Miami

    2026-05-12

    U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida publicly announces the indictment. Johnston faces wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy charges; Tardibone faces money laundering conspiracy and harboring charges.

    NBC 6 South Florida / CryptoNews.net

    2026-05-18

    Additional coverage of the alleged scheme published, confirming Johnston's alleged impersonation of cryptocurrency and search engine customer support representatives across multiple victims.

    The Daily Hodl
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    generated: 5/25/2026, 7:11:07 PM

    last updated: 5/30/2026, 5:55:22 PM

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