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AI-driven crypto crime is only just beginning — Elliptic report
7.6.2024
Elliptic’s 2024 report exposes how AI is increasingly used for sophisticated crypto crimes, from deepfake scams to state-sponsored cyberattacks, signaling that these threats are just beginning
NY Attorney charges 3 tied to 'Evolved Apes' NFT scam
7.6.2024
The nearly 10,000-strong NFT collection is still listed on OpenSea, but its floor price is a measly $7.60
NY Attorney General sues crypto trader NovaTech, claims $1B fraud
6.6.2024
Two people took in $1 billion in crypto deposits and traded $26 million of it, the suit alleges
NYAG Sues 2 Crypto Pyramid Schemes, Promoters Targeting Haitian-Americans in $1B Scam
6.6.2024
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed suit against two purported crypto companies and their top promoters, a married couple, for allegedly operating two consecutive pyramid schemes that predominantly targeted Haitian immigrants to the U.S
Investors file first civil suit against JPEX, more suits expected
6.6.2024
The plaintiffs seek to recover funds transferred out of their wallets as criminal proceedings against the exchange continue
Avalanche Core wallet gets Blockaid security integration
6.6.2024
The security integration uses Blockaid’s threats database to screen for increasingly sophisticated phishing scams and exploits impacting Web3 users
Top promoter in Forcount ‘Ponzi’ pleads guilty to wire fraud conspiracy
6.6.2024
Part of the plea deal involved Juan Tacuri forfeiting nearly $4 million and real estate which were purchased with victim funds
FBI Warns of Crypto Scams in Fake Work-From-Home Jobs
6.6.2024
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued an alert on June 4, highlighting a surge in cryptocurrency-related fraud involving bogus work-from-home opportunities. Scammers impersonate legitimate businesses and lure individuals with seemingly simple tasks like clicking buttons or rating...
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud Conspiracy Tied to Forcount Crypto Ponzi
6.6.2024
Juan Tacuri, oe of the top promoters in the Forcount crypto ponzi scheme – a Brazil-based scam that bilked Spanish-speaking investors around the world of a collective $8.4 million – has pleaded guilty to his role in the operation, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday
Bitget boosts security with Sumsub’s deepfake AI detection
5.6.2024
Sumsub’s AI-powered deepfake detection and fraud prevention will go a long way toward ensuring both companies meet high security standards
First Civil Lawsuit Filed Against Crypto Platform JPEX for Alleged Fraud
5.6.2024
Two citizens, Chan Wing-yan and Herbert Lee Sun-him, have filed the first civil lawsuit against the cryptocurrency platform JPEX, seeking to recover approximately 240,000 units of tether, worth about HK$1.85 million. This marks the first civil lawsuit since the alleged fraud was uncovered nine...
Ukrainian Police Bust International Crypto Fraud Ring, 14 Arrested
5.6.2024
Ukrainian authorities have dismantled a criminal ring defrauding citizens across Ukraine, Moldova, Kazakhstan, and the European Union through deceptive call centers promising lucrative cryptocurrency investments. The National Police of Ukraine detained 14 suspects, including the alleged organizers...
US Media Executive Charged in $67 Million Fiat-to-Crypto Money Laundering Scheme
4.6.2024
The U.S. DOJ has charged the CFO of a media company with one count of money laundering and two counts of bank fraud for participating in a scheme that laundered criminal proceeds using cryptocurrency. Authorities allege that Weidong Guan and his accomplices used bank accounts opened with stolen...
Celebrity memecoin promoter Sahil Arora banned by X
4.6.2024
Despite mounting scam allegations and social media bans, Arora continues to promote celebrity memecoins and partnerships
Epoch Times CFO Charged With $67M Fraud Scheme Involving Crypto Platform
4.6.2024
The crime proceeds were generally purchased by the scheme participants at discounted rates of up to 80 cents per dollar in exchange for an unspecified cryptocurrency
Hong Kong Police Advisory Group Warns of Surge in Digital Asset-Linked Crime
4.6.2024
The Hong Kong Technology Crime Police Advisory Group has warned about the rise of digital asset-linked crime, calling for the establishment of a regulatory system to identify and eliminate risks associated with this tech. According to police data, almost $550 million was involved in digital asset...
Blockchain Sleuth Zackxbt Called out Floyd Mayweather on Token Scams
3.6.2024
Blockchain sleuth Zackxbt called out former boxing world champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather about his fraudulent token activities. Answering a now-deleted post on X where Mayweather promoted a Solana address for his token, Zackxbt asked if the boxer deserved a 13th chance, given...
MicroStrategy and Michael Saylor settle tax case for $40M
3.6.2024
In August 2022, Michael Saylor faced allegations of tax evasion. He has since reportedly made the largest income tax fraud settlement in the history of the District of Columbia
Ex-Banker Sentenced to 41 Months in US Prison for Crypto Fraud Scheme
2.6.2024
Rashawn Russell, a former investment banker, was sentenced on Thursday to 41 months in prison for a cryptocurrency fraud scheme that caused $1.5 million in investor losses. From November 2020 to August 2022, Russell deceived multiple victims by promising high returns from cryptocurrency...
SEC Issues Investor Alert Highlighting 5 Common Crypto Scams
1.6.2024
The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy has issued an alert, highlighting five common crypto scams investors should watch out for to avoid losing money. The SEC warns that fraudsters exploit cryptocurrency popularity with sophisticated techniques, making fund recovery difficult....