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DOJ pursues $5m in Bitcoin tied to SIM swap fraud and laundering scheme
DOJ prosecutors trace a path of stolen Bitcoin from hijacked phones through a complex web of wallets, culminating in a series of circular transactions at an online casino designed to mask the illicit funds’ origins. According to a September 9… дальше »
2025-9-10 23:34
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D.C. AG accuses Bitcoin ATM operator of actively enabling fraudsters
D.C.’s attorney general is taking aim at Athena Bitcoin, accusing the ATM operator of knowingly enabling scams that drained seniors’ savings. Nearly every deposit, investigators claim, came from fraud schemes that the company ignored while pocketing hidden fees. On September… дальше »
2025-9-9 23:26
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China busts $20m BTC laundering ring, will crypto stance worsen?
A Beijing court has sentenced seven people over a crypto laundering case involving $20 million in stolen funds, raising fresh questions about how China might tighten its stance on digital assets. According to local reports, at the center of the… дальше »
2025-7-28 11:39
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Belgian Court sentences three for crypto coach’s wife kidnapping
A Belgian court has sentenced three for the abduction of a crypto coach’s wife, marking another high-profile case amid the rising wave of crypto kidnappings in France. The Brussels Criminal Court court has sentenced three kidnappers to 12 years in… дальше »
2025-7-4 15:01
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WhiteRock plummets amid arrest of founder linked to $30m Zkasino fraud
WhiteRock’s native token has plunged nearly 25% in the past 24 hours amid reports that its founder, Ildar Ilham, has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates. The price of WhiteRock (WHITE), the token that powers the on-chain brokerage for… дальше »
2025-7-4 19:18
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Australian woman faces 10-year ban over $9.6m crypto scam
As part of a broader global crackdown on crypto-related fraud, Australia’s financial regulator has issued a major penalty over a fraudulent 15 million AUD digital asset scheme. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has banned a former financial adviser,… дальше »
2025-6-13 12:46
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Celsius founder Mashinsky slams DOJ’s 20-year request as a ‘death-in-prison’ sentence
Lawyers for Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky argue that prosecutors are stripping him of his humanity to support a harsh sentence disconnected from his true actions. Alex Mashinsky‘s legal team has criticized the U. дальше »
2025-5-7 13:32
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Crypto fraudster Hugh Austin sentenced to 18 Years for $12m scam
Eugene William Austin Jr., also known as “Hugh Austin,” was sentenced to 18 years in prison for leading a multi-year scheme that defrauded more than two dozen victims out of $12 million. His son, Brandon Austin, was previously sentenced to… дальше »
2025-4-25 19:13
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Brazil jails crypto scheme operators to a combined 171 years
Brazil’s federal court has sentenced three members of the collapsed crypto scheme Braiscompany to a combined 171 years in prison, marking one of the country’s harshest penalties in a financial fraud case. дальше »
2025-4-18 17:20
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MOVE price crashes to all-time low after market maker scandal
MOVE price has dropped 28% in the past week and is currently trading at just 4% above its all-time low amid an ongoing third-party investigation into suspicious market maker activity involving the token on Binance. Movement Labs (MOVE) has recently… дальше »
2025-4-18 14:43
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Former Goldman Sachs executive arrested for alleged crypto casino fraud
Former Wall Street executive Richard Kim has been arrested and charged with wire fraud and securities fraud for allegedly misappropriating over $4 million from investors in a blockchain-based online casino startup called ZeroEdge. According to a sworn affidavit filed by… дальше »
2025-4-18 20:21
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South Korean gets prison time for $2m crypto scam promising 50% returns
A South Korean man in his 30s has been sentenced to three years in prison for defrauding a crypto investor of 2.93 billion won (approximately $2.04 million). The Changwon District Court convicted the man, identified only as Person A, of… дальше »
2025-4-4 17:53
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Crypto firm CLS Global sanctioned in FBI’s ‘Token Mirrors’ sting op
CLS Global, a crypto market maker registered in the United Arab Emirates, has been hit with a $428,000 fine for wash trading of the FBI’s bait token NexFundAI. On April 2, a federal court in Boston sentenced CLS Global on… дальше »
2025-4-4 16:38
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HyperLiquid whale tied to fraudster William Parker: ZachXBT
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has alleged that a trader who recently amassed $20 million on HyperLiquid through leveraged trading is likely William Parker. Parker is a convicted fraudster with a history of hacking and gambling-related crimes. In a detailed thread on… дальше »
2025-3-21 17:45
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Crypto influencer sentenced to 45 months for swindling $2m from investors
Thomas John “T. J. Stone” Sfraga was sentenced in federal court for scamming real estate and crypto investors through a business inspired by the 90s TV show Seinfeld. According to a press release from the U. дальше »
2025-3-14 18:26
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73-year-old man charged in $2.4m crypto money laundering scam
A Montana man has been found guilty of conspiracy to launder over $2.4 million through cryptocurrency, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas announced Thursday. Randall V. Rule, 73, formerly of Kalispell, Montana, was convicted on all… дальше »
2025-2-28 23:05
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South Korean ‘coin king’ re-arrested for $47m crypto fraud
South Korean crypto figure Park, known as “Jonbur Kim” or the “Coin King,” has been arrested again on fresh fraud charges. This arrest comes just weeks after his release on bail for a separate crypto scam case. The Seoul Southern… дальше »
2025-2-21 17:34
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Bitcoin trader jailed after hiding millions worth of BTC from U.K. court
A British man was jailed for nearly five months after failing to disclose his Bitcoin holdings during a legal dispute with another cryptocurrency trader. Graham Darby, 50, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for contempt of court but was… дальше »
2025-2-21 19:11
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Two UK men arrested in crypto fraud targeting elderly victim
Two men have been arrested in connection with a cryptocurrency fraud case that led to a 75-year-old Aberdeenshire man losing a six-figure sum. Police began investigating the case in July 2024. On February 18, 2025, officers from North East Division… дальше »
2025-2-20 22:34
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From ‘I love you’ to ‘you’re broke’: AMLBot reveals the dark side of crypto romance scams
First comes love, then comes heartbreak — followed by a drained bank account. AMLBot’s latest investigation exposes how romance scammers are tricking victims into losing everything in crypto this Valentine’s season. дальше »
2025-2-15 18:01
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FBI saved victims $285m from crypto scams: report
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation says it helped save an estimated $285 million that victims would have lost to cryptocurrency scams. According to a report published on Feb. 13, the FBI pointed to an initiative dubbed “Operation Level Up”… дальше »
2025-2-14 22:18
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Binance’s past is exploding in France while CZ tries to build his future with YZi Labs
He ran the biggest crypto empire, stepped down, served time, and now he’s all about AI and biotech. But as CZ looks ahead, regulators in France are looking back. From Binance to YZi Labs Changpeng Zhao, more commonly known as… дальше »
2025-1-30 02:46
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Canadian gov warns of crypto use in illegal opioid trade
The Canadian government has raised concerns about the growing use of cryptocurrencies in the illicit opioid trade, particularly in the trafficking and production of fentanyl and other synthetic drugs. дальше »
2025-1-24 19:47
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Crypto ‘Godfather’ and LA deputy plead guilty to extortion, tax crimes
A crypto businessman known as “The Godfather” and a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy have agreed to plead guilty to federal charges. The charges include conspiracy to violate civil rights, wire fraud, and tax crimes, according to the U.S.… дальше »
2025-1-20 18:17
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Wolf Capital CEO pleads guilty in $9.4m crypto fraud case
An Oklahoma man admitted to orchestrating a cryptocurrency investment fraud scheme that duped nearly 2,800 investors out of $9.4 million. Travis Ford, 35, of Glenpool, pleaded guilty yesterday to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with… дальше »
2025-1-13 02:40
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Zoom scam targets crypto users warns blockchain security firm SlowMist
A phishing scam targeting crypto users that used fake Zoom meeting links as a method of malware distribution and stealing the target's cryptocurrency assets has been uncovered by blockchain security firm SlowMist. дальше »
2024-12-27 12:37
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Bitcoin’s treble allows US gov to pay back crypto fraud victims
The U.S. Department of Justice is set to reimburse victims of a wire fraud scheme, aided by the tripling value of Bitcoin since the cryptocurrency was seized. The scheme, which targeted real estate transactions, resulted in millions of dollars in… дальше »
2024-12-17 19:34
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SEC charges 3 people in $2.9m Bitcoin scam
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged three Nigerian nationals with defrauding investors of $2.9 million in Bitcoin. According to the SEC, the individuals used fake websites, social media, and voice-altering software to impersonate legitimate financial professionals, targeting at… дальше »
2024-12-11 22:04
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Celcius founder plead guilty due to fraud charges
Celcius, a global crypto and Bitcoin mining company has faced a fraud case since last year. Now, the founder pleaded guilty and agreed to be jailed for 30 years. Alex Mashinsky, the founder and ex-CEO of Celcius Network, is set… дальше »
2024-12-4 06:57
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Enron crypto initiative revival sparks curiosity, anger, concerns around parody project
Two decades after its collapse, the Enron brand is making a surprising return, this time dabbling in crypto and NFTs under a satirical rebranding. Enron is back, but only if you believe birds aren’t real. Twenty-three years after Enron became… дальше »
2024-12-4 21:32
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US charges five individuals linked to ‘Scattered Spider’ crypto theft
Federal prosecutors have charged five alleged members of “Scattered Spider,” a hacking group accused of targeting companies and individuals in a spree of cyberattacks. According to court documents unsealed Wednesday in California, the defendants allegedly stole sensitive data and at… дальше »
2024-11-21 22:53
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US indicts 26-year-old Gotbit founder for market manipulation
Federal prosecutors in Boston have indicted Aleksei Andriunin, a 26-year-old Russian national and founder of Gotbit, on charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit market manipulation. According to the U. дальше »
2024-11-1 20:02
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AlixPartners teams up with Chainalysis to expand crypto tracing expertise
AlixPartners and Chainalysis have teamed up to enhance cryptocurrency compliance and forensic investigation services, addressing growing fraud risks. AlixPartners, a financial advisory firm recognized for its work in high-profile restructurings, announced a collaboration with blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis to strengthen… дальше »
2024-11-1 16:12
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Crypto fraud: $30m ‘red card’ trial begins in France
This week, a major crypto fraud trial involving over €28 million ($30 million) in stolen funds opened in Nancy, France. The trial is expected to last a month. More than 20 defendants are implicated in a scheme targeting football clubs… дальше »
2024-10-22 16:44
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Bitcoin crime: Chinese woman pleads not guilty to UK laundering charges
Zhimin Qian, also known as Yadi Zhang, has pleaded not guilty to laundering Bitcoin in a London court. According to Bloomberg, Qian, a Chinese national, was arrested in April and charged with two counts of money laundering. The UK’s Criminal… дальше »
2024-10-21 17:04
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FBI arrests ‘AGiantSchnauzer’, the Alabama man behind SEC Bitcoin hack
Eric Council Jr., a 25-year-old from Athens, Alabama, was arrested in connection with the January 2024 hack of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s X account. Council’s hack resulted in the false pretense that the SEC had approved Bitcoin exchange-traded… дальше »
2024-10-17 19:35
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Crypto Scandal Erupts: Ex-Philippine Mayor Implicated In $30 Million Fraud And Laundering
Have crypto fraudsters infiltrated the local government in Asia? It seems the answer is yes as information linking a former Philippine mayor to a crypto scam group operating in Asia surfaced. This is an indicator of the growing concern about crypto scam rings in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, which might have gained a foothold […] дальше »
2024-10-16 05:00
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Crypto fugitive: Man accused of fraud flees after skipping $150m hearing
A German man, Horst Jicha, is now a fugitive after skipping a $150 million cryptocurrency fraud hearing in New York. Jicha, 64, was under house arrest and out on a $5 million bond, but authorities suspect he tampered with his… дальше »
2024-10-12 20:35
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Here’s how the FBI used fake crypto to expose widespread fraud
The FBI created a fake cryptocurrency to identify 18 fraudulent crypto actors in a recent mass fraud arrest. The FBI brought criminal charges against 18 individuals and entities for engaging in fraudulent crypto activities and market manipulation through the use… дальше »
2024-10-10 18:12
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US charges 4 companies, 14 individuals with crypto fraud
Four cryptocurrency companies and 14 individuals have been charged in what U. S. prosecutors describe as the first criminal prosecution targeting market manipulation and sham trading in the crypto industry. дальше »
2024-10-10 22:43
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Ohio AG’s new fraud unit recovers $130k from crypto scam
Ohio’s new fraud investigations unit recovered $130,000 lost in a crypto scam targeting a Worthington senior, marking its first success since being established. Ohio’s newly formed Electronic Fraud Investigations unit has succeeded in recovering $130,000 lost in a crypto scam… дальше »
2024-10-9 10:56
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Crypto scam: Coinbase warns Gen Z about growing online threats
Coinbase is raising awareness about the rise of online scams targeting younger users, particularly Gen Z. In a blog post published on Oct. 8, Coinbase outlined four online threats Gen Z should be aware of, including social media fraud, romance… дальше »
2024-10-9 22:11
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UK-based scammer stole $650k in 12 months
Crypto sleuth ZachXBT has exposed a British-based scammer responsible for $650,000 worth of crypto theft in the past year. As blockchain and cryptocurrency adoption expands globally, more users have entered the space searching for profits and quick investment returns. Scammers… дальше »
2024-10-1 18:48
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Crypto crime: UK man pleads guilty to operating illegal ATM network
Olumide Osunkoya has pleaded guilty to five offenses related to running an illegal network of crypto ATMs across the UK, making it the country’s first conviction of its kind. Osunkoya’s conviction marks the UK’s first case against unregistered crypto ATM… дальше »
2024-9-30 16:52
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Trial of Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky begins
Lawyers representing Alex Mashinsky have argued that he “did not intend to defraud or harm anyone” — and the claims he made in weekly videos to Celsius customers were done in good faith. What Celsius case is about? Celsius Network… дальше »
2024-9-18 00:57
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Americans lost over $5.6b in crypto scams in 2023, FBI says
Crypto-related scams and fraud surged last year, with losses skyrocketing 45% in 2023 compared to the previous year, according to a new FBI report. As crypto gains popularity in the United States, it also brings a rise in crypto scams.… дальше »
2024-9-10 22:03
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US states reach $1b crypto fraud settlement, owner promises refunds
Five U.S. states have settled with the owner and operators of an alleged $1 Billion cryptocurrency investment scheme. The scheme, spearheaded by Josip Heit and his GSB Group, lured investors with promises of tokenized partial ownership in a skyscraper,… дальше »
2024-9-10 19:45
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Australians lose $122m to crypto scams, with under-50s most affected
Australians lost over $120 million to crypto investment fraud in just 12 months, with those under 50 increasingly becoming the primary targets. Crypto investment scams are surging across Australia, with younger individuals increasingly falling victim as fraudsters employ more sophisticated… дальше »
2024-8-28 09:48
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Binance founder CZ moved to halfway house, remains in custody
Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, has been transferred from prison to a halfway house at the Residential Reentry Management office in Long Beach, California. Crypto Twitter is pumping with rumors and speculation that Zhao has been officially released… дальше »
2024-8-23 22:55
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Binance accused of acting as ‘get-away driver’ in new crypto laundering lawsuit
Binance and its founder, Changpeng Zhao, face a class-action lawsuit in the United States and are accused of enabling money laundering activities via crypto. The lawsuit, filed on Aug. 16 in the U. дальше »
2024-8-22 17:48
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