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Taiwanese Prosecutors Indict 32 Individuals Implicated in $24.5 Million ACE Exchange Fraud Scheme
29.4.2024
At least 32 individuals connected to the now-defunct Taiwan-based cryptocurrency exchange, ACE Exchange, have been indicted on fraud charges. Prosecutors have recommended 20-year jail terms for the founder, David Pan, and his business partner, while a 12-year jail term has been proposed...
Report: Terraform Labs Co-Founder Do Kwon Charged by Montenegro Prosecutors
21.4.2023
Nearly a month after Do Kwon’s arrest by Montenegro law enforcement, local prosecutors have now indicted the co-founder and CEO of Terraform Labs. The decision to indict Kwon is likely to delay attempts to extradite him to South Korea and the United States where he faces several charges....
Do Kwon’s Extradition Likely to Take Time, Montenegrin Prosecutor Says
28.3.2023
A prosecutor investigating Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon for alleged passport forgery in Montenegro has indicated that he will not be extradited soon. The law enforcement official told South Korean media that Montenegrin authorities intend to indict Kwon within a month, ruling out the possibility...
Former FTX Director Pleads Guilty to Charges of Fraud, Money Laundering, and US Campaign Finance Violations
28.2.2023
Roughly 11 days ago, it was reported that Nishad Singh, the former director of engineering at FTX, was working with federal prosecutors to arrange a plea deal. On Tuesday, Singh pleaded guilty to criminal charges and stated, “I am unbelievably sorry for my role in all of this.” Singh Cooperating...
Are Federal Prosecutors About to Indict Binance as Hedge Funds Face Subpoenas
8.1.2023
US authorities have sent subpoenas to American hedge funds and market-making companies dealing with Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, asking for records of their communications with the exchange.
According to a Saturday report from the Washington Post, the U.S. attorney’s...
Prosecutors Indict Bithumb Owner on USD 88M Fraud Charges
7.7.2021
The majority owner of the South Korea crypto exchange giant Bithumb, Lee Jung-hoon, has been indicted on a USD 88m fraud wrap over a failed altcoin token listing controversy – and could also face a civil case from investors in Hong Kong.
Per Yonhap, domestic prosecutors have decided to press ahead...
US Authorities Indict a Canadian Telecom Provider in a Crypto Money Laundering Case With Encrypted Phones
23.3.2021
A communications provider is in legal trouble with the U.S. authorities for a money laundering case involving cryptocurrencies. A federal court incited Sky Global for allegedly having facilitated criminal organizations to launder millions worth in crypto. Sky Global Is Also Accused of Remotely...