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Crypto Kidnap and Beatdown in Ukraine: Three Men Detained
17.10.2025
Three men were detained for their alleged participation in a kidnapping that took place in the center of Kharkiv, the second largest city in Ukraine. The men stole €14,600 in cash and forced the victim to transfer $83,000 in USDT using physical violence. Three Men Arrested in Connection With Crypto...
Ethereum dev detained in Turkey donates to Roman Storm’s defense fund
12.8.2025
Federico Carrone, an Ethereum core developer, pledged $500,000 to the Tornado Cash co-founder’s legal fund after being detained in Turkey over alleged links to a privacy protocol
Ethereum dev detained in Turkey donates to Roman Storm’s defense fund
12.8.2025
Federico Carrone, an Ethereum core developer, pledged $500,000 to the Tornado Cash co-founder’s legal fund after being detained in Turkey over alleged links to a privacy protocol
Ethereum dev detained in Turkey donates to Roman Storm’s defense fund
12.8.2025
Federico Carrone, an Ethereum core developer, pledged $500,000 to the Tornado Cash co-founder’s legal fund after being detained in Turkey over alleged links to a privacy protocol
Ethereum dev detained in Turkey donates to Roman Storm’s defense fund
12.8.2025
Federico Carrone, an Ethereum core developer, pledged $500,000 to the Tornado Cash co-founder’s legal fund after being detained in Turkey over alleged links to a privacy protocol
Ethereum dev detained in Turkey donates to Roman Storm’s defense fund
12.8.2025
Federico Carrone, an Ethereum core developer, pledged $500,000 to the Tornado Cash co-founder’s legal fund after being detained in Turkey over alleged links to a privacy protocol
Ethereum dev detained in Turkey donates to Roman Storm’s defense fund
12.8.2025
Federico Carrone, an Ethereum core developer, pledged $500,000 to the Tornado Cash co-founder’s legal fund after being detained in Turkey over alleged links to a privacy protocol
Ethereum core dev 'safe and free' after being detained in Turkey
12.8.2025
Federico Carrone, a privacy-focused Ethereum core developer, confirmed that he has been released after being accused by Turkish authorities of aiding the “misuse” of an Ethereum privacy protocol
Ethereum core dev 'safe and free' after being detained in Turkey
12.8.2025
Federico Carrone, a privacy-focused Ethereum core developer, confirmed that he has been released after being accused by Turkish authorities of aiding the “misuse” of an Ethereum privacy protocol
Ethereum core dev ‘safe and free’ after being detained in Turkey
12.8.2025
Carrone says friends and global contacts helped secure his release after Turkey accused him of aiding misuse of an Ethereum privacy tool; legal fight ongoing
Tigran Gambaryan, Binance Exec Who Was Detained in Nigeria for Nearly a Year, Departs Crypto Exchange
6.6.2025
During his time at Binance, Gambaryan built a 100-person global investigations team and oversaw the company's response to thousands of law enforcement requests
Crypto sleuth ZachXBT says wrong suspect detained in Bored Ape NFT theft
9.5.2025
Law enforcement detained the wrong person for a 2022 scam that pilfered more than $1 million worth of Bored Ape non-fungible tokens (NFTs), cybersecurity researcher ZachXBT said. In a May 9 X post, ZachXBT said he identified the wallet behind the scam and linked it to an X account that...
Crypto sleuth ZachXBT says wrong suspect detained in Bored Ape NFT theft
9.5.2025
Law enforcement detained the wrong person for a 2022 scam that pilfered more than $1 million worth of Bored Ape non-fungible tokens (NFTs), cybersecurity researcher ZachXBT said. In a May 9 X post, ZachXBT said he identified the wallet behind the scam and linked it to an X account that...
Crypto sleuth ZachXBT says wrong suspect detained in Bored Ape NFT theft
9.5.2025
Law enforcement detained the wrong person for a 2022 scam that pilfered more than $1 million worth of Bored Ape non-fungible tokens (NFTs), cybersecurity researcher ZachXBT said. In a May 9 X post, ZachXBT said he identified the wallet behind the scam and linked it to an X account that...
Tigran Gambaryan: The Star Crypto Investigator Kidnapped by Nigeria
10.12.2024
The star IRS investigator-turned-executive was unlawfully detained by Nigeria and charged with tax evasion for Binance. His case shocked the crypto industry
Former Government Employees, Compliance Officers Rally for Detained Binance Executive
25.9.2024
A handful of former prosecutors and compliance professionals staged a protest in front of the United Nations General Assembly Wednesday
US Urges Nigeria to Release Jailed Binance Employee, Considers ‘Wrongfully Detained’ Designation
13.9.2024
The U.S. is urging Nigeria to release Tigran Gambaryan, a jailed Binance employee, due to humanitarian concerns. This has become a major point of tension in U.S.-Nigeria relations. U.S. officials say Gambaryan’s health issues warrant his release, while his family claims he’s denied...
US diplomats pressure Nigeria to release detained Binance exec
12.9.2024
Tigran Gambaryan, a United States citizen and former Internal Revenue Service agent, has been detained in Nigeria since February 2024
‘Why Are You Doing This To Me?’: Detained Binance Exec Begs Prison Guard for Help in New Court Footage
3.9.2024
“I’m not okay, this is f*cked up,” Gambaryan said in the video, as he clutched the guard’s wrist for support. When the guard stepped away, leaving Gambaryan with only a single crutch to lean on, Gambaryan turned to a small crowd of onlookers and said
Detained Binance exec posts new bail motion citing worsening health
2.9.2024
In June, Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service dropped charges against Binance executives Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla