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$20M Crypto Scam Lands Texas Man 23-Year Prison Sentence
Robert Dunlap will spend the next two decades in federal prison after a judge handed down a 276-month sentence for his role in a massive crypto fraud. A federal court in Florida issued the ruling following Dunlap’s conviction on charges of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud. дальше »
2026-4-18 12:00 | |
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U.S. DOJ opens $40 million compensation fund for OneCoin fraud victims
Victims of the multi-billion-dollar OneCoin fraud can now apply for reimbursement through a federal compensation program funded by seized assets. The U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday that over $40 million in forfeited funds has been set aside for investors… дальше »
2026-4-14 09:38 | |
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FBI and Thai police freeze $580m in crypto in cross-border fraud raid
The FBI and Thai police froze about $580m in crypto and seized 8,000 phones in a joint strike on Southeast Asian pig butchering gangs targeting American victims. United States federal law enforcement and Thai authorities have jointly frozen approximately $580… дальше »
2026-3-21 20:34 | |
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Uniswap wins again in New York court as judge draws new line on DeFi liability
A federal judge in New York dismissed fraud claims against Uniswap for the second time this month, and the decision carries implications far beyond the cryptocurrency industry. At stake: whether platforms that provide neutral infrastructure can be held liable when bad actors exploit those tools to commit fraud. дальше »
2026-3-4 19:45 | |
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CFTC Names New Enforcement Leader, Chair Promises End To Crypto Crackdown Era
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced Monday that former federal prosecutor David Miller will serve as the agency’s new Director of Enforcement, a key role for crypto regulation. Key CFTC Appointment According to Reuters, Miller previously worked in the securities and commodities fraud task force at the US Attorney’s Office in Manhattan, where he […] дальше »
2026-3-3 11:00 | |
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Bitcoin drops to $63K on Iran strikes, Goliath Ventures CEO arrested for $328M fraud, MetaMask card launches nationwide | Weekly recap
In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, Bitcoin fell to $63,062 before recovering following explosive strikes in Tehran amid U.S.-Israel operations and Iranian retaliatory missiles. In other prominent news, federal authorities arrested Goliath Ventures founder Christopher Alexander Delgado on… дальше »
2026-3-2 18:08 | |
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Florida executive charged with wire fraud, money laundering in $328M crypto scam
Federal authorities have arrested Christopher Alexander Delgado, the founder and CEO of Goliath Ventures, on federal charges tied to an alleged $328 million Ponzi crypto scam, the U. S. Department of Justice announced. дальше »
2026-2-27 10:06 | |
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$61M in stolen crypto seized in North Carolina fraud crackdown
Federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of North Carolina announced the seizure of more than $61 million worth of Tether (USDT) in one of the largest cryptocurrency asset forfeiture actions tied to a romance-style investment fraud known as a “pig… дальше »
2026-2-25 11:44 | |
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Ex-SafeMoon CEO Braden Karony sentenced to over 8 years on fraud charges
Ex SafeMoon CEO Braden Karony has received a 100-month sentence for stealing millions in customer funds and using them for personal gains. A United States District Judge passed the sentencing in a Brooklyn federal court on Monday. Karony was convicted… дальше »
2026-2-11 10:21 | |
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Jailed FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried asks court for new trial
Sam Bankman-Fried has filed a pro se motion seeking a new trial in his federal fraud case, according to court filings in the Southern District of New York. The jailed former FTX chief argues that key witness testimony was missing… дальше »
2026-2-11 09:25 | |
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SafeMoon CEO Sentenced to Over 8 Years as Judge Calls Scheme “Theft”
A US federal judge sentenced Braden John Karony, the former CEO of SafeMoon, to 100 months in prison, following his conviction for fraud tied to the collapse of the once-hyped Solana token. US District Judge Eric Komitee delivered the sentence after hearing emotional victim testimony and forceful arguments from prosecutors, who accused Karony of exploiting The post SafeMoon CEO Sentenced to Over 8 Years as Judge Calls Scheme “Theft” appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2026-2-11 22:32 | |
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US Sentences Fugitive To 20 Years In Prison For $73 Million International Crypto Scam
A US court sentenced a dual national of China and St. Kitts to 20 years in U.S. federal prison for orchestrating a $73 million global cryptocurrency fraud and laundering scheme. A federal judge in California has sentenced Daren Li, who is a fugitive after removing an ankle electronic monitoring device in December, in absentia for his […] дальше »
2026-2-11 17:20 | |
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How a Global Crypto Scam Ended With a 20-Year Sentence for a Man on the Run
A US federal court has sentenced a fugitive to the maximum statutory prison term for his role in a $73 million crypto fraud operation that targeted victims through fake investment platforms and online deception. дальше »
2026-2-11 16:05 | |
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U.S. sentences crypto scam mastermind to 20 years over $73M fraud
A U. S. federal court has sentenced a key figure behind a global cryptocurrency investment scam to 20 years in prison, capping one of the largest crypto-fraud prosecutions tied to so-called “pig butchering” schemes. дальше »
2026-2-10 10:12 | |
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Utah man sentenced to 3 Years in $2.9m fraud scheme
A Utah man has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for orchestrating a cryptocurrency investment fraud scheme that resulted in losses exceeding $2.9 million, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Utah. дальше »
2026-1-17 02:45 | |
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American Bitcoin Academy founder Brian Sewell gets 3 years for $2.9M crypto fraud
Utah resident Brian Gary Sewell has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for his role in defrauding investors out of roughly $2.9 million through an unlicensed cryptocurrency business. Sewell pleaded guilty to wire fraud and was sentenced to… дальше »
2026-1-17 12:01 | |
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Do Kwon Falls Hard — Terraform Labs Chief Gets 15 Years For Wire Fraud
Do Kwon, the South Korean co-founder of Terraform Labs, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on December 11, 2025 in a Manhattan federal court after pleading guilty to fraud tied to the collapse of the TerraUSD stablecoin and its sister token, Luna. дальше »
2025-12-12 12:00 | |
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Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years in U.S. federal prison — LUNA price spikes, then pulls back
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon has been sentenced to 15 years in U. S. federal prison, marking the most consequential punishment yet in a crypto fraud case. The sentence, delivered Thursday in The post Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years in U. дальше »
2025-12-12 01:59 | |
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Do Kwon pleads guilty on two charges, faces potential 12-year sentence
Do Kwon pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges in Manhattan court, with his sentencing set for Dec. 11. As Inner City Press reported on Aug. 12, Kwon admitted he orchestrated a cryptocurrency scheme that prosecutors allege caused over $40 billion in losses when LUNA and TerraUSD tokens collapsed in May 2022. дальше »
2025-8-12 22:28 | |
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Dolce & Gabbana USA Off The Hook In The $25M NFT Fraud Case
The American federal judge in the Southern District of New York has finally acquitted Dolce & Gabbana in a class-action lawsuit involving its linked non-fungible [...] дальше »
2025-7-15 13:45 | |
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Russian crypto CEO charged in $530M laundering scheme tied to US sanctions
Evita Pay used USDT to funnel cross-border payments. Clients included Sberbank, VTB Bank, Sovcombank, and Rosatom. 22-count indictment includes money laundering, wire fraud. In a sweeping indictment that highlights growing enforcement around sanctions evasion and crypto misuse, US federal prosecutors have charged Russian national Iurii Gugnin with running a sophisticated cross-border fraud and money laundering […] The post Russian crypto CEO charged in $530M laundering scheme tied to US sanctions appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »
2025-6-11 16:06 | |
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CryptoPunks trader pleads guilty to $13m NFT tax fraud
A Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty to federal charges after failing to report millions in profits from trading non-fungible tokens. In an April 11 press release, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania said Waylon Wilcox,… дальше »
2025-4-15 11:25 | |
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Netflix filmmaker accused of $11M fraud, spent funds on crypto and stock speculation
Federal prosecutors have charged filmmaker Carl Erik Rinsch with fraud and money laundering, alleging he misused $11 million from Netflix to fund high-risk stock and cryptocurrency trades instead of developing a sci-fi television series. дальше »
2025-3-19 11:54 | |
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AML Bitcoin founder convicted of fraud and money laundering
A federal jury has convicted Rowland Marcus Andrade, the founder and CEO of AML Bitcoin, of wire fraud and money laundering related to the fraudulent marketing and sale of the cryptocurrency. The verdict was reached after a five-week trial in… дальше »
2025-3-14 22:38 | |
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US Cracks Down On Crypto Fraud, Returning $8.2 Million To Victims
Victims of the “wrong number” scam across the United States, including Ohio, are getting some form of justice thanks to the latest initiatives of the US authorities. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), 33 crypto fraud victims nationwide, including a city of Mentor resident, have been identified. дальше »
2025-3-4 06:30 | |
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SEC pauses lawsuit against crypto mining firm Geosyn at executives’ request
The SEC has suspended its fraud lawsuit against Geosyn Mining at the request of the accused executives, following federal charges on similar allegations. On Feb. 14, the SEC informed a Texas court that it would suspend the ongoing case against… дальше »
2025-2-17 11:23 | |
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From cellblock to blockchain: Bitford Digital CEO Jill Ford wields Bitcoin to shake up TradFi
In November 2023, Jill Ford — a rising e-commerce entrepreneur — found herself trading spreadsheets for sentencing hearings, convicted of bank fraud and money laundering tied to a Main Street Lending Program loan. дальше »
2025-2-9 20:54 | |
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Citigroup must explain fraud scam management, says New York judge
The financial industry faces mounting scrutiny as Citigroup, the third-largest bank in the US, confronts a legal challenge over its handling of online fraud cases. A federal judge in Manhattan ruled on Tuesday that Citigroup’s attempt to dismiss a lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James has been rejected. The case underscores rising […] дальше »
2025-1-23 17:50 | |
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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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Former Terra CEO Do Kwon Enters Not Guilty Plea In Landmark $40 Billion Crypto Trial
Do Kwon, the South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur and co-founder of Terraform Labs, pleaded not guilty on Thursday to a series of criminal fraud charges in a Manhattan federal court. This comes just days after his extradition from Montenegro, where he had been detained for over a year. дальше »
2025-1-3 23:33 | |
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Do Kwon pleads not guilty in US court to fraud charges
A Manhattan hearing today saw Terraform Labs co-founder, Do Kwon, deny charges tied to the TerraUSD collapse. Do Kwon, the co-founder the co-founder of Terraform Labs, pleaded not guilty to criminal fraud charges in a Manhattan federal court on Thursday… дальше »
2025-1-2 21:52 | |
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FTX’s Ryan Salame and Caroline Ellison Receive Sentence Reductions, Prompting Fresh Scrutiny of Crypto Fraud Cases
Two former FTX executives, Ryan Salame and Caroline Ellison, have had their prison terms shortened following recent updates from the Federal Bureau of Prisons. дальше »
2024-12-28 17:30 | |
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Crypto Conman Sentenced: Investors Duped in $350K Scam—Here’s How
The US Department of Justice has announced the sentencing of Michael Joseph McElhiney, a Spokane resident, to over three years in federal prison for operating a fraudulent crypto investment scheme. The fraud, which spanned over a year, defrauded multiple investors of more than $350,000. дальше »
2024-12-13 04:30 | |
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Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky loses bid to dismiss charges
Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of the defunct Celsius Network, has failed to get two fraud charges dismissed from his indictment. A federal judge in New York ruled against Mashinsky’s motion, which alleged he manipulated the price of Celsius’s cryptocurrency,… дальше »
2024-11-12 21:39 | |
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Caroline Ellison, ex-Alameda CEO, begins 2-year prison sentence for role in FTX fraud
Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research and key witness in the FTX case, reported to a low-security prison in Connecticut on Thursday to start her two-year sentence, CNBC reported. This follows her cooperation with federal prosecutors that contributed to the conviction of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. дальше »
2024-11-8 20:58 | |
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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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Welcome to the securities family: Court sides with SEC in mining device case
A U.S. court has ruled that crypto mining boxes sold by Green United are securities, satisfying the SEC claims. According to Bloomberg Law, Green United did not convince a federal court to dismiss a civil fraud lawsuit from the Securities… дальше »
2024-10-3 05:10 | |
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New York man to pay $36 million for forex and crypto fraud
A US federal court ordered William Koo Ichioka to pay $31 million in restitution and $5 million in monetary penalty The New York resident was charged and ordered to pay a total of $36 million for defrauding victims in a forex and crypto scheme A New York man will pay $36 million for defrauding victims […] The post New York man to pay $36 million for forex and crypto fraud appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »
2024-9-21 22:31 | |
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SEC Files Fraud Charges Against Promoters of NovaTech, Alleged $650M Crypto Pyramid Scheme
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed suit against an alleged crypto pyramid scheme, NovaTech, and eight of its promoters on Monday, charging them with fraud and multiple violations of federal securities laws. дальше »
2024-8-13 22:24 | |
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BitClout founder ‘Diamondhands’ charged with securities fraud
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has accused BitClout founder Nader Al-Naji of fraud and violating federal securities laws. According to the SEC complaint filed in a U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, Al-Naji offered unregistered… дальше »
2024-7-31 19:51 | |
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