Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong says his name, photo were used to sell cryptocurrency

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaks during an interview with BBC on March 2, 2021. Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI)/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. (via REUTERS)
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaks during an interview with BBC on March 2, 2021. Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI)/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. (via REUTERS)
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 1 min read . Updated: 02 Apr 2021, 09:15 PM IST Staff Writer

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong today said he discovered that a blockchain platform used data from his Twitter profile without his permission or knowledge to sell its proprietary cryptocurrency.

“The site’s creators are anonymous, but I have sent an open tweet out to ask that my name and photo be removed from the site immediately, as I have nothing to do with the platform," he wrote on Facebook.

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“I urge everyone to remain vigilant when dealing with cryptocurrency platforms," Lee wrote. “If you deal with entities not regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, remember: you won’t be protected by the laws administered by MAS. Before making any investment, please ensure that it is genuine and legitimate, so that you will not fall prey to scams."


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