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Australia seizes $6.4M worth of crypto in crackdown on criminal ghost network
In a significant move against organized crime, Australia’s federal police have seized $6. 4 million worth of cryptocurrency linked to the Ghost network, an encrypted communications platform allegedly used by criminal syndicates. дальше »
2024-10-4 19:32 | |
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Australian feds cracked ‘seed phrase’ to access crypto account linked to global organized crime
The Australian Federal Police’s Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce cracked a “seed phrase” linked to an account belonging to alleged creator of encrypted messaging app “Ghost,” which authorities claim is used for organized crime. According to the AFP press release, the… дальше »
2024-10-3 12:07 | |
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These Are All the Charges Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Could Face in France
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is under investigation in France for serious charges, including complicity in organized crime and cyber offenses. The post These Are All the Charges Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Could Face in France appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2024-8-27 13:37 | |
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OCCRP investigation reveals surge in crypto ATM usage among scammers, criminals
Crypto ATMs, designed to facilitate converting cash to cryptocurrencies, are increasingly being exploited by scammers, according to a recent investigation by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) and the Miami Herald. дальше »
2024-7-16 22:49 | |
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Crypto ATMs fraud and scams on the rise in the US: report
Scammers are using crypto ATMs to steal millions of dollars in the U.S., according to a new report by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) and the Miami Herald. In one case, a 77-year-old Chicago woman lost $9,000… дальше »
2024-7-15 17:12 | |
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UK law enforcement given new powers to seize, destroy digital assets linked to criminals
The UK government enacted new laws on April 26 that grant the National Crime Agency (NCA) and police enhanced powers to seize, freeze, and destroy digital assets linked to criminal activities. The new measures aim to disrupt the financial networks of organized crime groups that increasingly exploit cryptocurrencies to launder money . дальше »
2024-4-27 02:16 | |
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Will a new Japanese law allow seizure of your crypto?
According to reports, Japan's Justice Ministry is considering revising an asset seizure statute connected to organized crime. This is expected to include a provision allowing crypto to be hijacked in The post Will a new Japanese law allow seizure of your crypto? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2022-6-8 10:00 | |
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US offers $15M for info on Conti ransomware
The United StatesDepartment of State set two separate bounties for information on the Conti ransomware organized crime group totaling $15 million. The post US offers $15M for info on Conti ransomware appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-5-8 03:45 | |
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The European Union (EU) Introduces New Agency To Monitor Crypto And Curb Money Laundering
The EU is stepping up its anti-money laundering (AML) game and crypto monitoring with the introduction of a new agency. European Commission Proposes New Anti Money Laundering Regulator Documents seen by Reuters confirmed that the EU bloc is taking a tougher stand on money laundering, terrorist financing, and organized crime. дальше »
2021-7-9 19:39 | |
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Ryuk Bitcoin Ransomware Runs Like Organized Crime
Not surprisingly, the Ryuk ransomware requires payment in bitcoin. Naturally, as all transactions are public, this attracts the attention of the police. To get law enforcement off their tail, Ryuk needs to launder money into fiat. дальше »
2021-1-9 21:28 | |
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Monero (XMR) price corrects from the highs, approaches buy zone
Monero (XMR) price is trading nearly 5% lower this week after an impressive rally that resulted in a new 2-year high. The digital asset focused on privacy has also found itself in the Europol’s latest organized crime report. дальше »
2020-10-18 00:27 | |
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Europol is developing a ‘game’ to teach officers how to trace cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency crime fighters are about to have a lot more fun after Europol has revealed its developing a game to help law enforcers learn how to trace and investigate illicit uses of digital currencies. дальше »
2019-6-14 14:07 | |
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Bitcoin’s Got Nothing on This: 2018 Report Finds $7 Billion Laundered Through British Columbia
Organized crime in the real estate market This is “malignant cancer on our economy and our society”, Attorney General Bitcoin has been bashed by government officials and big names on the grounds that it is used for money laundering and as a result, should be banned. дальше »
2019-5-12 19:03 | |
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British Drug Dealers Thrown in Jail for 30 Years Trusted Anonymous, Untraceable Bitcoin
By CCN. com: A recent report from news and media platform The Examiner Live has confirmed that four members of an organized crime ring that dealt in crystal meth in Yorkshire have been slapped with a 31-year jail term. дальше »
2019-4-29 15:38 | |
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1.3 Million Leaked Transactions Link Major Banks to $8.8 Billion Money Laundering Scheme
A new set of reports by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, compiled from over 1. 3 million leaked transactions from 238,000 companies, have linked many major banks to a scheme to channel billions of dollars out of Russia. дальше »
2019-3-7 08:25 | |
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Russian Bank’s $9 Billion Money Laundering Scheme Report Prompts a Bitcoin Regulation Question
A $9 billion USD money laundering scandal was recently uncovered by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, a group of investigative journalists. The scandal involved Troika, the largest private bank of Russia. дальше »
2019-3-7 00:09 | |
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While Regulators Focus on Bitcoin, Russia’s Largest Private Bank Laundered $9 Billion
A group of investigative journalists uncovered a $9 billion money laundering scam rooted from Russia’s largest private bank and unsurprisingly, it doesn’t involve Bitcoin. The scheme, which enabled perpetrators to funnel billions from shell companies to the global banking system, was exposed by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) with assistance from the Guardian. дальше »
2019-3-6 16:12 | |
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Crypto Money Laundering Cases in Japan Dramatically Shoots Up 10-Fold
Suspicious financial transactions filed by Japan-based cryptocurrency exchanges increased ten times over the previous year, according to the National Police Agency. The central enforcement body said Feb 28 that 7,096 out of the total 417,465 suspected money laundering cases mentioned the use of cryptocurrencies in 2018. дальше »
2019-2-28 16:41 | |
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12 Bitcoin scammers extradited to US for selling fake cars on eBay
An international cryptocurrency fraud cartel has been busted by a joint investigation between US and foreign authorities. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced last week that it has charged 20 people, including 16 foreigners for being part of an international organized crime syndicate that saw American citizens defrauded for millions of dollars. дальше »
2019-2-11 17:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Investors Lost $1.7 Billion to Hackers in 2018, Claims Two New Reports
A new report from CipherTrace suggests that hackers stole $1. 7 billion worth of digital currency from investors in 2018 as organized crime is becoming more common. A separate report from Chainalysis suggests that two sophisticated criminal groups stole $1 billion, accounting for a massive portion of total cryptocurrency hacks. дальше »
2019-2-2 15:59 | |
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Chainalysis Report: Two Groups Responsible for Most Publicly Reported Hacks
Two “prominent professional hacking groups” are responsible for the majority of publicly reported hacks of cryptocurrency exchanges and other cryptocurrency organizations, concludes a report published by blockchain data analytics firm Chainalysis this week. дальше »
2019-2-2 01:45 | |
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Organized Crime: 60% of Cryptocurrency Hacks Carried Out By 2 Groups
According to a new report by Chainalysis, 60 percent of cryptocurrency hacks (over $1 billion) were carried out by just two professional groups. Cryptocurrency Hacks Are a Centralized Affair If you were already disgruntled by claims of market manipulation and centralized mining, you really won’t like this. дальше »
2019-1-30 20:00 | |
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Bulgaria’s RGCoins Crypto Exchange Owner Gets Extracted to the US for ‘Organized Crime’
The owner of RGCoins, a Bulgarian crypto exchange, Rosen Yosifov, has recently been extradited to the United States. The exchange, which was considerably small compared to the major ones of the market, was heavily focused on local Eastern European clients, but it had to shut its doors recently. It looks like the company shutting down […] дальше »
2019-1-29 00:13 | |
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Organized Crime Goes Digital With the Blockchain-Based ‘Mafia Wars’ Game
Over the last couple of years, blockchain-based gaming has become more popular with collectible games like “Spells of Genesis. ” One peer-to-peer game, “Mafia Wars,” is a blockchain-themed tournament based on well-known organized crime families from the 1920s. дальше »
2018-12-4 23:50 | |
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Europol: Terrorists Still Use Banks, Fail To Abuse Cryptocurrencies
A new assessment by Europol this week reveals a growing schism between the use of cryptocurrencies by terrorists and other criminals. No European Terrorist Attacks Leveraged Crypto Funds In its Internet Organized Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA), the organization highlights that while the use of Bitcoin in particular by cybercriminals is growing, terrorists still prefer conventional money transfer methods — banks and wire transfers. дальше »
2018-9-21 00:00 | |
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Thailand Braces for Growing Wave of Cryptocurrency-Related Cybercrimes
Criminal activity involving cryptocurrencies in the country of Thailand remains low, but it is expected to soar. This is according to a recent study that has highlighted the rise in illegal, transnational organized crime activities in the Southeast Asian country. дальше »
2018-9-1 07:00 | |
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Who Snatched My Bitcoin Bag? Asset Seizure And Cryptocurrency
The primary goals of various organized crime syndicates is usually nothing more than financial gain. As a consequence, the primary job of various law enforcement agencies is to neutralize the proceeds of crime and send a clear message to society that crime doesn’t pay. дальше »
2018-8-28 18:34 | |
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Despite Crackdown, Ex-Chinese Mafia Raises $750 Million via Mysterious ICO
Despite China’s widespread crackdown on the burgeoning cryptocurrency sector, an influential, organized crime syndicate member seemingly circumvented strict regulations to issue digital tokens– which local reports estimate raised $750 million “in less than five minutes. дальше »
2018-7-16 20:00 | |
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International Coalition Set to Tackle Cryptocurrency Tax Crime
In a bid to fight the threat of cryptocurrency tax crime, the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has joined with tax authorities from Australia, Canada, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom to form the Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (J5), according to a press release. дальше »
2018-7-4 23:36 | |
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