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Artists and TikTokers Accused of 'Fintech Investment' Fraud Plead Not Guilty

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Artists and TikTokers Accused of 'Fintech Investment' Fraud Plead Not Guilty
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Artists and TikTokers accused of fintech investment fraud pleaded not guilty during their court appearance, prompting the judge to schedule prosecution witness hearings for late November.

  • Artists and TikTokers accused of 'Fintech investment' fraud pleaded not guilty in court.
  • The Federal High Court, Lideta Branch, held the session to receive the defendants' plea.
  • The prosecution announced plans to present evidence following the not guilty plea.
  • The court scheduled hearings for December 7, 8, and 9, 2026, to hear testimony from prosecution witnesses.
  • The prosecution is expected to present 91 human witnesses listed in the case file.
  • A previous prosecution request to revoke the defendants' bail over social media interviews was rejected by the court with a stern warning.