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Estonian Nationals Extradited to US for $575M Crypto Fraud
1.6.2024
Two Estonian nationals have been extradited from Estonia to the U.S. to face charges for their roles in “a massive multi-faceted cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme,” according to an announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin are accused of operating...
US Treasury: NFTs and NFT Platforms Highly Susceptible to Fraud and Scams
31.5.2024
A risk assessment conducted by the U.S. Treasury Department found that non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and related platforms are highly susceptible to use in fraud and scams. The risk assessment also warns that criminals can exploit NFTs to launder illicit proceeds or “obfuscate the source...
Lawyer Pleads Guilty in $9.5M Crypto Ponzi Scheme — Faces 5 Years in Prison
31.5.2024
David Kagel, a disbarred California attorney, pleaded guilty to orchestrating a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that defrauded victims of over $9.5 million. Kagel, 85, promised high returns through artificial intelligence trading bots and falsely claimed to hold $11 million in bitcoin to secure...
Former banker sentenced to 41 months for crypto fraud
30.5.2024
Rashawn Russell, a former Deutsche Bank executive, also intended to commit fraud with stolen bank cards
Crypto losses from fraud and hacks declined 12% in May — Immunefi
30.5.2024
The decline in crypto scams and frauds continued, with only $52 million lost in May compared to $59 million the previous year
Terraform Labs, Do Kwon Reach Preliminary Settlement With SEC
30.5.2024
Singapore-based Terraform Labs and its founder Do Kwon have reportedly reached a preliminary settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after being accused of misleading cryptocurrency investors before the 2022 collapse of terrausd (UST), the project’s now-defunct algorithmic...
Terraform, Do Kwon to reach fraud settlement with SEC
30.5.2024
Terraform Labs and CEO Do Kwon are finalizing a settlement with the SEC. Both parties are expected to submit the final terms for court approval by mid-June
Terraform, Do Kwon Agree in Principle to Settle Fraud Case With SEC: Court Filing
30.5.2024
Terraform Labs and co-founder Do Kwon have tentatively agreed to settle a fraud case with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to a court filing Thursday
Financial institutions face rising threat from sophisticated AI fraud
30.5.2024
Many financial institutions are struggling to keep up with the rising sophistication of AI-driven fraud, creating a critical need for enhanced detection and prevention methods
AI-Driven Fraud on the Rise, Financial Institutions Unprepared, Reveals Report
30.5.2024
A new report by Signicat, the European digital identity and fraud prevention solutions provider, reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is used in over a third of fraud attempts targeting financial institutions, with one in fifteen fraud attempts now using deepfakes. The study, titled “The...
NFTs are Highly Susceptible to Fraud and Scams: US Treasury Report
30.5.2024
The US Treasury findings highlighted several potential risks and security concerns and challenges involved in NFTs.
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Texas Issues Emergency Cease and Desist Against Arkbit’s Crypto Operations
30.5.2024
The Texas State Securities Board has issued an Emergency Cease and Desist Order against Arkbit Capital and its affiliates, Arkbit Capital Holdings, ABC Holdings LLC, and ABC Mining. These companies were found operating a fraudulent MLM cryptocurrency investment scheme. Promising daily returns...
Texas Regulator Orders Arkbit Crypto Mining To Shut Down
29.5.2024
A phoney Arkbit cryptocurrency cloud mining enterprise has suffered a significant setback at the hands of the Texas State Securities Board. A cease-and-desist order was issued by the SEC on May 28 against Arkbit Capital for allegedly using dishonest tactics to commit an investment fraud.
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U.S. Treasury Describes NFTs as 'Highly Susceptible to Use in Fraud and Scams'
29.5.2024
"The report determines that illicit actors can use NFTs to launder proceeds from predicate crimes," the Treasury said
Canada Warns of Rising Pig Butchering and Crypto Investment Scams
29.5.2024
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) has warned about a surge in cryptocurrency scams targeting Canadian citizens.
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Arkbit crypto mining MLM fraud busted by Texas regulators
29.5.2024
Arkbit falsely claimed to operate Arkansas-based data centers for cloud mining various cryptocurrencies
Romance and crypto scams surge on Canadian dating apps
29.5.2024
Canadian authorities warn against discussing cryptocurrency investments with online matches, advising that such conversations should be considered a red flag
Former FTX Executive Ryan Salame Sentenced to 7.5 Years for Criminal Charges
28.5.2024
Former FTX executive Ryan Salame was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison by Judge Lewis Kaplan of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York after pleading guilty to criminal charges, including engaging in an unlawful political influence campaign and operating...
Report: Investigation Finds No Fault With Sullivan & Cromwell in FTX Bankruptcy
26.5.2024
An investigation into the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, which worked with the now-defunct crypto exchange FTX, revealed that the firm was neither involved in the fraud nor aware of the financial troubles that plagued the collapsed trading platform. Sullivan & Cromwell Cleared...
Malaysian Authorities Bust Syndicate Accused of Laundering Fraud Proceeds via Cryptocurrency
26.5.2024
Law enforcement officials in Malaysia recently arrested ten individuals linked to a criminal syndicate that allegedly used cryptocurrencies to launder fraudulent proceeds. Assets, including motor vehicles, valued at more than $7.7 million were seized, and bank accounts holding approximately $10.8...