[Main Perpetrator of 60,000 BTC Money Laundering Case Qian Zhimin Expected to Be Released in 2030]
On November 12, the main perpetrator of the 60,000 BTC money laundering case, Qian Zhimin, was sentenced to 11 years and 8 months in prison by the Southwark Crown Court in the UK. According to the UK's 'automatic release after serving half the sentence' rule, as Qian Zhimin has been in custody since April 23, 2024, for approximately 18 months, this period will be deducted from the total sentence. She is expected to be released in late February 2030. Additionally, she will be subjected to a Serious Crime Prevention Order (SCPO) for a period of 5 years, which will take effect upon her release.