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Ledger Hardware Wallets Tampered in Singapore
Singapore police have reported that users lost approximately $2.7 million after Ledger hardware wallets bought from local retailers were tampered with. The first reports of losses date back to September 10, but the story only went public on October 9. The investigation found malicious hardware components inside Ledger wallets sold through CryptoBilis, an authorized reseller in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès reported that a Ledger Flex bought at Singapore's airport contained a spy implant. The police investigation is ongoing, and Ledger is reviewing the affected cases.