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British Olympic Sprinter CJ Ujah Denies Involvement in Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme

CJ Ujah, British Olympic sprinter, appears in court denying involvement in an alleged cryptocurrency fraud scheme linked to an organized crime group.

Editorial Desk

July 24, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, UK — British Olympic sprinter CJ Ujah appeared before Chelmsford Crown Court on Friday alongside nine other individuals, all accused of participating in an organized crime group associated with a cryptocurrency fraud scheme.

Ujah, who competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, has denied any involvement in the alleged scam. The charges against him and the other defendants include being part of a criminal organization designed to defraud individuals through cryptocurrency scams.

The court heard that the group is accused of orchestrating a sophisticated fraud operation, though specific details of the scam remain under judicial review. The defendants are scheduled to return to court for further proceedings.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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