Mystery Surrounding Libra: Argentina Fails to Track Down Key Figure Linked to Controversial Memecoin

The saga of Libra, a memecoin promoted by Argentine President Javier Milei, is becoming increasingly dramatic. Authorities have failed to locate one of the central figures behind the project’s launch — a man known as Julian Peh, CEO of KIP Protocol.

Fruitless Search by Interpol and Immigration Authorities

According to local media, Singapore’s Interpol responded to a request from Argentine investigators stating that, based on the information provided, there are no records of a person named Julian Peh. Argentine immigration authorities also reported no record of his entry into the country under the passport number given to officials. Peh, who attended the Tech Forum in 2024 and met with President Milei, may have used the Chinese name Bai Qihao to mislead authorities, investigators suggest. However, government records indicate that on October 19, a person under the name Julian Peh met with President Milei to discuss how KIP’s decentralized AI technology could “support Argentina.”

A Figure with Significant Connections

According to his website, Peh is described as a “visionary entrepreneur and technology leader at the intersection of AI and Web3,” with ties to the Latin American crypto space. His company, KIP Protocol, is said to be developing key infrastructure and communication channels for artificial intelligence developers. Peh’s name has appeared since February in an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), which is examining the role President Milei may have played in launching Libra. Other names mentioned in DOJ documents include Hayden Adams of Kelsier Ventures, Mauricio Novelli, and Manuel Terrones Godoy.

Frozen Millions and Fraud Allegations

Peh is also listed in a temporary restraining order issued in May, which froze nearly $58 million in USDC linked to the Libra case. A complaint filed by Omar Hurlock, represented by Burwick Law, alleges that Libra’s promoters engaged in “deceptive marketing and consumer protection violations,” allegedly causing harm to investors. The entire case remains shrouded in uncertainty — and the key figure who could shed light on what truly happened is still missing.

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