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FBI seizes $6M from crypto scammers targeting US citizens
28.9.2024
Tether says it aided in the recovery of the stolen crypto by freezing the scammers wallets, which the FBI then seized.
FBI Seizes $6M in Crypto From Southeast Asian Scammers
28.9.2024
U.S. authorities have seized over $6 million worth of cryptocurrency linked to a fraudulent investment scheme organized by Southeast Asian criminals. Targeting U.S. individuals, the criminals manipulated victims through fake cryptocurrency platforms. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal...
US Authorities Bust Billion-Dollar Crypto Laundering Network, Charge 2 Russians
27.9.2024
Two Russian nationals have been charged with running a massive money laundering network that processed billions through cryptocurrency exchanges, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced. These exchanges, including Cryptex and Joker’s Stash, enabled criminals to bypass regulations and funnel...
SEC scores partial win against blockchain firm Opporty over $600K ICO
27.9.2024
A federal judge partially sided with the SEC, finding that Opporty and its founder, Sergii Grybniak, offered “unregistered securities” in their 2018 ICO
FBI Warns of Growing ‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Schemes in Maryland
25.9.2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Baltimore office has issued a warning about the increasing prevalence of cryptocurrency investment fraud in Maryland. Known as “pig butchering,” scammers trick victims into fake crypto investments, leading to massive financial losses. FBI Warns...
Trusttoken, Truecoin Settle SEC Charges Over Misleading TUSD Claims
25.9.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced settled charges against crypto companies Trusttoken Inc. and Truecoin LLC. The charges allege fraudulent misrepresentations and unregistered sales of investment contracts related to the stablecoin trueusd (TUSD). U.S. Securities Regulator...
Binance Helps Indonesian Authorities Recover Funds in Crypto Fraud Bust
25.9.2024
Crypto exchanges Binance and Tokocrypto collaborated with Indonesian law enforcement to crack down on a crypto scam, seizing $200,000 in stolen assets. “During the investigation, multiple individuals involved in managing the accounts that received the stolen funds were arrested,”...
Ex-Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Her Role in FTX Fraud
24.9.2024
Caroline Ellison was sentenced Tuesday afternoon
Ex-Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison Receives 24-Month Sentence
24.9.2024
On Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, was sentenced to 24 months in prison after admitting to her involvement in several crimes. The courtroom banned cameras, video, and phone recordings during the sentencing. Even though the judge commended her in court...
SEC settles charges against TrueCoin, TrustToken over TrueUSD
24.9.2024
The securities regulator claims the token is undercollateralized and its backing funds are in a risky overseas investment
SEC settles charges against TrueCoin, TrustToken over TrueUSD
24.9.2024
The securities regulator claims the token is undercollateralized and its backing funds are in a risky overseas investment
TrustToken, TrueCoin Settle With SEC Over Fraud Accusations in Stablecoin Investing
24.9.2024
TrustToken and TrueCoin – now rebranded and under the umbrella of Archbock Inc. – settled accusations that they knowingly misrepresented the backing of the TrueUSD {{TUSD}} stablecoin and offered securities tied to it without properly registering, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said...
Green United loses bid to dismiss $18M crypto mining fraud suit
24.9.2024
The defendants are accused of operating a fraudulent crypto-mining operation that sold mining equipment for a blockchain that didn’t exist.
FTX’s Downfall Couldn’t Have Happened Without SBF’s Fraud – Or Prager Metis’ Audit Failure
23.9.2024
FTX’s auditor recently agreed to settle misconduct charges with the SEC. Jack Castonguay says auditors working with the crypto industry should take notice
US Indicts Two in $260M Bitcoin Heist and Laundering Scheme
23.9.2024
Two individuals have been arrested for orchestrating a large-scale cryptocurrency heist, stealing over 4,100 bitcoins. Their complex laundering operation involved using multiple mixers and VPNs to cover their tracks. With the stolen funds, they lived lavishly, buying luxury cars and other high-end...
CFTC slaps $36M fine on man for 5-year crypto investor fraud
22.9.2024
The US regulator ordered approximately 85% of the significant fine to be paid back to victims of William Koo Ichioka’s fraudulent scheme
Court Orders New York Man to Pay $36M for Forex, Digital Asset Fraud
21.9.2024
William Koo Ichioka has been ordered to pay over $36 million after admitting to a forex and digital asset fraud scheme. His scam, which started in 2018, involved falsifying financial documents and misusing investor funds for personal luxuries like cars and jewelry. In addition to financial...
US Sentences Nigerian Darknet Fraud Leader to Five Years in Prison for $6M Scheme
21.9.2024
A Nigerian national has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in a massive darknet fraud scheme that intended to cause over $6 million in losses, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Using various online aliases, Kaura led a global network selling stolen payment...
Supreme Court of India YouTube channel hijacked to shill XRP
20.9.2024
India's Supreme Court YouTube channel fell victim to a Ripple and XRP scam, promoting fraudulent investments via a fake livestream
Making crypto mainstream requires greater efforts to stop fraud
20.9.2024
One of the greatest use-cases of blockchain technologies is the ability to improve security and counter malicious actors, but we need to get serious about it