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Indian Police Arrest 8 More as Crypto Fraud Balloons up to $300 Million
7.11.2023
Indian authorities have arrested 8 additional individuals, including four cops, in connection with a massive crypto fraud that has ballooned to an astounding $300 million (2500 crore Indian rupees). This fraudulent scheme originally came to light in late September and involved the duping...
South Korean Police Swoop on Suspected Crypto Scam, Arrest 25
7.11.2023
South Korean police have shut down a firm at the center of a suspected crypto scam that allegedly duped 4,000 people out of their funds, arresting 25 people. Per Maeil Shinmun, the firm is thought to have amassed almost $14 million worth of fiat and crypto from its customers, with suspects detained...
SEC Clashes With Do Kwon and Terraform Labs in Court, Alleging ‘Clear, Undisputed’ Fraud
6.11.2023
Last week, lawyers representing Terraform Labs and its ex-CEO Do Hyeong Kwon (Do Kwon) moved to dismiss the lawsuit brought against them by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In response, the SEC has countered with a motion of its own, asserting the accountability of both...
The Clock Ticks for Sam Bankman-Fried: Countdown to a Crypto Mogul’s Day of Reckoning
4.11.2023
A jury has unanimously convicted Sam Bankman-Fried on a slew of charges, encompassing wire fraud, conspiracy to engage in wire fraud, and money laundering among the seven counts. The following is an in-depth look at what will happen between now and Bankman-Fried’s sentencing, which is scheduled...
Fraud trial of Mango Markets exploiter behind alleged $116M theft pushed to April
4.11.2023
Attorneys representing the alleged fraudster, Avraham Eisenberg, convinced the judge that more time was needed to sift through discovery materials submitted by U.S. prosecutors
Crypto Trader Avi Eisenberg's $110M Fraud Trial Delayed Until April 2024
3.11.2023
Crypto trader Avi Eisenberg's trial will start in April 2024 after defense and prosecutors agreed to delay the proceeding, first scheduled for December
Sam Bankman-Fried Trial: Recap, Legal Analysis, and What’s to Come
3.11.2023
The landmark fraud trial against Sam Bankman-Fried came to a swift end Thursday night as the jury found him guilty on all counts after mere hours of deliberation. Bankman-Fried’s parents broke down as the jury revealed their decision, while the defendant stood motionless facing the jury....
Terra Luna Classic Price as Sam Bankman-Fried Guilty Verdict Shifts Attention to Terra Founder Do Kwon’s Case
3.11.2023
The Terra Luna Classic price has dropped by nearly 4% in the past 24 hours, with the altcoin reacting badly to the news that a New York jury has found FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried guilty of fraud. At $0.00006225, LUNC is now down by 1.5% in the past week, although it remains up by 10%...
XRP Price Prediction as XRP Jumps 10% to $0.60 Level – Here’s What’s Coming Next
3.11.2023
The XRP price has declined by 2% today, with the wider market suffering as a New York court finds FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried guilty of fraud. Despite its drop, XRP has held to the $0.601658 level, marking a 10% gain in a week and a 15% jump in a fortnight. The coin has also risen […]
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Ethereum Price Prediction as ETH Hits Three-Month High: Time to Buy?
3.11.2023
The Ethereum price has dropped by 2% in the past 24 hours, falling to $1,792 as the cryptocurrency market as a whole drops by the same percentage. ETH’s fall comes as the market reacts to the news of Sam Bankman-Fried’s conviction for fraud, with the altcoin now flat in the past week....
5 nations challenge crypto experts and investigators to target tax crimes
3.11.2023
The J5 generates significant leads through events, which, in the past, has helped uncover multi-million-dollar crypto Ponzi schemes such as the BitClub Network
Sam Bankman-Fried is convicted of fraud and conspiracy
3.11.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former Chief Executive of FTX, was arrested in December over charges of fraud and conspiracy for misleading his investors and lenders while directing funds to a different route. In October, the trial began and went on for 5 weeks. Twelve New Yorkers have delivered a unanimous...
SEC Seeks Summary Judgment in Do Kwon and Terraform Labs Case, Citing Lack of Material Dispute for Trial
3.11.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested a federal judge for a summary judgment in its case against Do Kwon and Terraform Labs. The SEC has argued in its filing that there is “no genuine dispute as to any material fact” in their case against Do Kwon and Terraform...
What’s next for the ‘crypto king’ Sam Bankman-Fried?
3.11.2023
The former FTX CEO is headed back to prison and awaits a potential second trial in March, while his lawyers pledged to “continue to vigorously fight the charges against him."
Guilty on All Counts: Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Faces Potential Century-Long Sentence
3.11.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced former CEO of FTX, has been convicted on all seven charges, including wire fraud, securities fraud, commodities fraud, and money laundering. The jury reached a verdict at around 7:45 p.m. (ET) on Thursday evening according to an account shared by Matthew Russell...
Sam Bankman-Fried Guilty on All 7 Counts in FTX Fraud Trial
3.11.2023
A jury found Sam Bankman-Fried guilty on all charges in his criminal fraud trial tied to FTX's operation and collapse
Sam Bankman-Fried Lambasted by Prosecutor Right Before Jurors Began Deciding His Fate: SBF Thought 'He Could Fool the World'
2.11.2023
A verdict in the SBF trial could come before the end of Thursday – on the first anniversary of the CoinDesk scoop that caused his empire to crumble
SEC charges SafeMoon with fraud and unlicensed crypto securities
2.11.2023
SafeMoon’s CEO, John Karony, and CTO, Thomas Smith, have been accused by the SEC of participating in a massive fraudulent operation involving the unregistered sale of the crypto asset security SafeMoon. SafeMoon’s founder, Kyle Nagy, has also been named in the SEC’s legal...
Report: Taiwan Law Enforcement Seize Over 320 Million USDT From Alleged Money Launderer
2.11.2023
Taiwanese law enforcement recently revealed the seizure of more than 320 million USDT stablecoins from an alleged money launderer. The seizure has been described as Taiwan’s largest bust ever from a single individual. Lamborghini and a Lexus Seized Taiwan’s law enforcement recently...
UK’s National Crime Agency Seeks to Set Up Specialized Team to Combat Cryptocurrency Scams and Fraud
2.11.2023
The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) is taking a proactive stance against the rising threat of cryptocurrency scams and fraud. In response to the increasing attempts by bad actors to deceive crypto investors, the NCA has announced plans to establish a specialized cryptocurrency...