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Crypto pyramid scheme leader extradited to China after global pursuit
23.8.2024
As digital currencies continue to gain popularity worldwide, the risk of related economic crimes also increases
SEC Files Fraud Charges Against Promoters of NovaTech, Alleged $650M Crypto Pyramid Scheme
12.8.2024
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
British Law Firm to Sue Onecoin Cryptoqueen to Recover Investor Funds
25.9.2023
A London-headquartered law firm is preparing a lawsuit against the fugitive mastermind of the Onecoin crypto pyramid scheme, ‘Cryptoqueen’ Ruja Ignatova. Its lawyers intend to file a class action suit in the United Kingdom’s High Court, the British press revealed. Fugitive Cryptoqueen May Face U.K....
Ronaldinho denies part in alleged $61M crypto scam at congressional hearing
1.9.2023
The former pro soccer player said in a congressional hearing that his likeness was improperly used to market an allegedly fraudulent crypto scheme
Lawyer Seeks Reopening of Onecoin Case in Bulgaria, Seizure of Assets
23.6.2023
A lawyer representing Onecoin victims has urged Bulgarian authorities to reopen an investigation into the crypto pyramid scheme and seize assets to compensate his clients. The attorney is asking officials in Sofia to take into account developments he considers related to the case, including...
Ukraine Dismantles $40 Million Russian Crypto Pyramid
6.4.2023
Ukrainian law enforcement has exposed a financial pyramid originating from Russia suspected of making millions of U.S. dollars. The scam convinced victims to send fiat money and cryptocurrency by promising profitable investments in big companies around the world. Large Crypto Pyramid Scheme With...
Onecoin Head of Legal and Compliance Charged for Role in Crypto Pyramid
22.3.2023
Authorities in the U.S. have announced charges against a former Onecoin executive for her alleged role in the notorious crypto pyramid scheme. Bulgarian national Irina Dilkinska, who was extradited on Monday, may face up to four decades in prison if found guilty on counts of fraud and money...
'Cryptoqueen' associates face German court for role in $4B OneCoin scheme
19.10.2022
The whereabouts of “Cryptoqueen” Ruja Ignatova are still unknown but the charges against OneCoin members are starting to pile up
Brazilian Police Issue Warrants Against Alleged Leader of $767M Crypto Pyramid Scheme
7.10.2022
Francisley Valdevino da Silva, known as the "cryptocurrency sheik," has 20 seizure warrants against him
Brazilian Police Raid 15 Companies as Part of Crypto ‘Pyramid Scheme’ Bust
28.9.2022
Federal police officers in Brazil have performed search-and-seize raids at 15 firms in two states in a bid to break up a suspected crypto-themed “pyramid scheme.”
Per Agência Brasil, the country’s national public news agency, officers swooped on 15 unnamed companies based in the states of Santa...
SEC Charges 11 People over USD 300M Crypto 'Pyramid Scheme'
2.8.2022
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged 11 individuals for their roles in an alleged crypto pyramid and Ponzi scheme that raised over USD 300m from millions of investors worldwide, including in the United States....
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SEC charges 11 individuals over $300M crypto ‘pyramid scheme’
2.8.2022
SEC has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court against the founders and promoters of Forsage who allegedly fueled a $300 million “textbook pyramid and Ponzi scheme”
Elon Musk, Tesla, Spacex Facing $258 Billion Lawsuit for Promoting Dogecoin
16.6.2022
Elon Musk, Tesla, and Spacex are being sued for $258 billion over claims that they “are engaged in a crypto pyramid scheme (aka Ponzi scheme) by way of dogecoin cryptocurrency.” The lawsuit states that Musk and his companies “falsely and deceptively claim that dogecoin is...
New York Man Arrested, Charged With Fraud For Alleged Role in $59M Crypto Pyramid Scheme
12.5.2022
A New York man has been arrested and charged with fraud for his role in alleged crypto investing scheme “EminiFX."
Shanghai Police Bust $16M Crypto Pyramid Scheme
15.3.2022
The scheme was Shanghai's first cracked case of an online pyramid scheme using cryptocurrencies, according to the police
Directors of Alleged Crypto Pyramid Scheme Dunamiscoins Stand Trial
8.1.2020
The directors of an alleged cryptocurrency pyramid scheme in Uganda have appeared in court to face 65 counts tied to obtaining money by false pretense
Crypto Pyramid Scheme in Uganda Steals Employees’ Money and Closes
6.12.2019
An alleged crypto pyramid in Uganda stole money from its employees and covertly closed down its offices
US FTC Settles With Alleged Crypto Pyramid Scheme for $500,000
24.8.2019
The U.S. FTC settles with alleged crypto pyramid schemes Bitcoin Funding Team and My7Network for a total of over $500,000
Russian Police Arrest Alleged Creator of Large Crypto Pyramid Scheme From Kazakhstan
29.5.2019
Russian police have arrested the alleged creator of a Kazakh crypto pyramid scheme who confessed to illegally crossing the Russian border on horseback
SEC Charges California Resident for Alleged $26 Million Crypto Pyramid Scheme
23.5.2019
California resident Daniel Pacheco has been accused by the U.S. SEC of allegedly operating a $26 million cryptocurrency pyramid scheme