The Mysterious Disappearance of Julian Peh: A Tale of Deception and Cryptocurrency

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Oh, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive! In the bustling, chaotic streets of Buenos Aires, the authorities find themselves in a perplexing predicament. They have failed to identify one of the key individuals linked to the launch of Libra, the meme coin that has captured the hearts and wallets of many, thanks to the enthusiastic promotion by President Javier Milei on social media. 🤷‍♂️ Interpol Singapore, despite its best efforts, has been unable to pinpoint any individuals identified as Julian Peh, the enigmatic CEO of KIP Protocol, who has ties to the Libra token.

The Libra Case Watch: A Drama Unfolding in the Shadows

The saga of Libra, the memecoin that has become a symbol of both hope and suspicion in Argentina, continues to unfold like a dark, psychological thriller. According to local media, Julian Peh, the man behind the curtain, remains elusive. He is described as the CEO of KIP Protocol, a project that claims to build “mission-critical infrastructure and pipelines for AI developers to deploy.” But where is this elusive Mr. Peh? 🕵️‍♂️

Local records reveal that Interpol Singapore responded to a request from Argentine authorities, stating that, based on the data provided, there are no records of any individuals identified as Julian Peh in the country. The local migration authorities, too, have drawn a blank, failing to identify any entry into Argentina linked to the passport number provided for Peh. It seems as though the man has vanished into thin air, leaving behind only a trail of questions and speculation. 😮

But the mystery deepens. Peh, who also graced the stage at the Tech Forum event and had a tête-à-tête with President Milei in 2024, may have used a different name-Bai Qihao, a Chinese name-to throw the authorities off his scent. However, government registries still indicate that a person known as Julian Peh met with President Milei on October 19 to discuss how KIP’s decentralized AI technology could “support Argentina.” 🤔

Peh’s web page paints him as a “visionary entrepreneur and technology leader at the forefront of the AI and Web3 revolution,” boasting of his “connections within the Latin American crypto space.” But is this image as real as it seems, or is it just another layer of the elaborate facade? 🎭

Since February, Peh has been under the scrutiny of the Department of Justice (DOJ), which is investigating the involvement of President Javier Milei in the launch of Libra. The DOJ’s probe also mentions Kelsier Ventures’ Hayden Adams, Mauricio Novelli, and Manuel Terrones Godoy. The net is tightening, but the fish remains slippery. 🐟

Peh is also mentioned in a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) that froze nearly $58 million in USDC linked to the Libra case in May. This TRO, filed by Omar Hurlock and represented by Burwick Law, accuses Libra promoters of “engaging in deceptive marketing and consumer-protection violations that harmed investors.” The legal battle rages on, with the truth as elusive as ever. ⚖️

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2025-08-13 03:11