World’s oldest tortoise caught in viral crypto death scam
02. April 2026 um 10:19
Fake X account posing as his vet sparked global false reports of Jonathan’s death while soliciting crypto donations
At 194 years old, Jonathan the giant tortoise was a youngster when Queen Victoria ascended to the throne – and has now lived long enough to fall victim to a crypto scam.
News outlets including the BBC, Daily Mail and USA Today falsely reported his death after an X account posing as Jonathan’s vet broke the news.
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© Photograph: St Helena/PA

© Photograph: St Helena/PA

© Photograph: St Helena/PA