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Reporter walks out
A BBC reporter, Matt Shea, left an interview with Logan Paul after the YouTuber sent a lookalike in his place amidst accusations of fraud related to crypto investments.
Allegations of fraud
Logan Paul is facing allegations of misleading his followers by promoting crypto coins without disclosing his own financial interests in them, potentially causing prices to rise without transparency.
Logan Paul's response
Paul has denied any wrongdoing despite claims that an anonymous crypto wallet connected to his public wallet made a profit of $120,000 after he promoted a crypto coin in 2021.
Reporter's encounter
During an attempt to interview Paul in Puerto Rico, reporter Matt Shea encountered Rodney Petersen, known as Not Logan Paul, who was sent in Paul's place. Shea walked out of the interview after realizing the switch.
Legal issues
Paul is currently facing a multi-million-dollar lawsuit over a failed crypto project and has offered a buyback program to address the accusations of fraud, though he denies any fraudulent activity.
