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SEC Charges Novatech in $650 Million Crypto Fraud Scheme
13.8.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged the masterminds behind Novatech with running a fraudulent $650 million crypto scheme. Novatech allegedly operated as a multi-level marketing and crypto asset investment program, where most investor funds were misappropriated to...
SEC and Ideanomics settle in fraudulent $40M crypto revenue reporting
10.8.2024
The Ideanomics case exemplifies the potential consequences of misleading financial practices and reinforces the need for rigorous compliance with federal securities laws
CFTC Warns of Follow-on Frauds Targeting Victims Multiple Times
31.7.2024
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) warns about repeated fraud targeting victims multiple times, often by the same criminals. Common fraud types include relationship crypto frauds, also known as “pig butchering,” where scammers form online relationships, encourage...
Hong Kong Police Arrest Quartet Accused of Using Counterfeit Banknotes to Swindle Crypto Traders
30.7.2024
A group of four Hong Kong fraudsters, who swindled victims’ digital assets worth $1.4 million between October 2023 and July 2024, have been apprehended. The suspects, aged 14 to 39, are charged with conspiracy to defraud and possession of 5,000 counterfeit banknotes. According to Hong Kong laws...
HK police arrest four, including teen, in HK$11M crypto fraud
28.7.2024
The authorities continue to urge the public to remain cautious and verify the legitimacy of financial transactions to avoid falling victim to such elaborate scams
Washington Regulator Warns of Miami Equity Fund 005 Crypto Fraud
26.7.2024
The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), Securities Division, has warned about crypto investment fraud following a complaint from a resident regarding their investment in the Miami Foundation Equity Fund 005 (or Miami Equity Fund Institute 005). The investor had deposited...
Nigerian police arrest crypto star in fraud crackdown
17.7.2024
As investigations proceed, the outcome of this case could set significant precedents for how cryptocurrency-related crimes are handled in Nigeria
Nigerian police arrest crypto star in fraud crackdown
17.7.2024
As investigations proceed, the outcome of this case could set significant precedents for how cryptocurrency-related crimes are handled in Nigeria
Nigerian prison doctor detained over Binance executive’s health concerns
17.7.2024
Gambaryan’s family has expressed concern about his well-being and appealed to the EFCC to release him and pursue its investigation into Binance instead
Nigerian prison doctor detained over Binance executive’s health concerns
17.7.2024
Gambaryan’s family has expressed concern about his well-being and appealed to the EFCC to release him and pursue its investigation into Binance instead
Nigeria Police Arrest Self-Proclaimed Crypto Billionaire on Charges of Cryptocurrency Fraud and Terrorism Funding
17.7.2024
On July 16, the Nigeria Police Force confirmed the arrest of Linus Williams, a self-proclaimed crypto billionaire also known as Blord. Williams faces charges related to internet fraud, terrorism funding, and violations of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act. According to a police spokesman, some...
Filipino artists hacked to promote XRP scam
15.7.2024
Ben&Ben, a nine-piece pop band with over three million YouTube followers, started live-streaming a fraudulent XRP advertisement
SEC Secures Default Judgments in $45 Million Coindeal Fraud Case
12.7.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced this week that the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan has issued default judgments against Garry Davidson and Linda Knott for their involvement in a fraudulent $45 million Coindeal scheme. Davidson and Knott were...
Law Enforcement Holds Positive Views on Crypto Despite Crime Concerns, Chainalysis Reports
21.6.2024
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has found that law enforcement finds cryptocurrency relevant to many investigations and holds positive overall views. The firm also notes the growing adoption of cryptocurrency and its increased criminal exploitation, including intellectual property theft...
Unlicensed Crypto Business Leads to Indictments in Utah
20.6.2024
Two Utah residents have been indicted for operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, converting over $2.5 million into cryptocurrency, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The two were arrested over the weekend in Washington County. Utah Men Arrested for Illegal...
FTC issues urgent warning over rising crypto romance scams
11.6.2024
The FTC asked users to report scammers to the government and warn their loved ones about the scam
FTC Warns of Crypto Scams From Online Love Interests
11.6.2024
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a warning about cryptocurrency romance scammers who offer investment advice. The FTC emphasizes the risks involved and urges immediate reporting and caution to protect others. “They establish an emotional connection with you so you’re more...
Indian Authority Busts Cryptocurrency Fraud Ring Targeting Foreign National
9.6.2024
India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has cracked down on a cryptocurrency fraud ring targeting a foreign national. The accused persuaded the victim to transfer $400,000 to a cryptocurrency account set up using unauthorized remote access. The ED seized digital evidence, froze fixed deposits...
South African Police Nab Alleged Mastermind of Metaverse Ponzi Scheme
8.6.2024
Neil Leon De Waal, a key figure in the GS Partners metaverse fraud case, was reportedly arrested by South African law enforcement in late May. He was subsequently released on bail on June 3. Authorities began investigating De Waal following a complaint from one of his victims. The complainant,...
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