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Police in Latvia Thwart Brutal Crypto Theft and Murder Plot
22.10.2020
Police in Latvia said they have intercepted a gruesome kidnap and murder attempt on two people, at least once of whom has significant cryptoasset holdings – and torture at least one victim into revealing their private keys and other details.
Per an official release from the Latvian police service...
Okex Halts Withdrawals Due to ‘Out of Touch’ Private Key Holder, Founder Star Xu Talks With Police
16.10.2020
The digital currency exchange Okex disabled cryptocurrency withdrawals on Friday morning and explained that funds were “safe and not affected.” Following the withdrawal announcement, regional reports claim that Okex’s founder Mingxing “Star” Xu was taken away by...
Nigerian Banks Shut Them Out, So These Activists Are Using Bitcoin to Battle Police Brutality
16.10.2020
As End SARS protests against police brutality surge through Nigeria, the Feminist Coalistion has turned to bitcoin as a financial lifeline
OKEx Founder ‘Star’ Xu Named as Key Holder in Police Custody: Report
16.10.2020
Caixin sources said Mingxing "Star" Xu, had been taken by police at least a week ago and hasn't been seen since
OKEx founder reportedly under investigation as exchange suspends withdrawals
16.10.2020
OKEx founder Star Xu was reportedly questioned by police a week ago
Nigeria Protest Group Asks for Bitcoin Donations After Regulators Blocks Bank Account
15.10.2020
A Nigerian protest group called Feminist Coalition is asking well-wishers to make donations via bitcoin after authorities reportedly blocked the organization’s bank account. Feminist Coalition is one of the many groups spearheading protests against alleged police brutality by a Nigerian...
Twitter's Jack Dorsey urges Bitcoin donations to fight police brutality in Nigeria
15.10.2020
The CEO of Twitter and Square has urged Bitcoiners to join the fight to end the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Nigeria
Law Decoded: Police and thieves on their screens, Oct 2–9
9.10.2020
The Department of Justice made headlines in crypto and elsewhere, leading a week of law enforcement locking down around the world
European Police Forces Want Tougher KYC Measures for Crypto Industry
6.10.2020
Europol, the EU’s law enforcement cooperation agency, has called on EU member states to press crypto businesses to enforce tighter know-your-customer (KYC) policies. The organization also wants exchanges to communicate more with regulators to combat what it believes is a rising crime wave powered...
Indian Police Investigate 3 Companies Running a Crypto Ponzi Scheme, CEO Charged
6.10.2020
Three companies allegedly running a large-scale cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme are being investigated by Indian police. The scheme promises extraordinary returns to investors. The police have registered a case against the alleged CEO of the companies. Large-Scale Indian Crypto Ponzi Scheme Indian...
Kucoin CEO Says Exchange Hack Suspects ‘Found,’ $204 Million Recovered
4.10.2020
According to the Kucoin exchange CEO Johnny Lyu, the trading platform has recovered $204 million in crypto assets since October 1. The exchange executive says the hacking suspects have been “found” and the “police are officially involved” in order to take action....
French police arrest terror financing ring that used Bitcoin coupons
30.9.2020
The terror financing ring reportedly bought cryptocurrency coupons in licensed tobacco shops across France
Indian Police Probe Crypto Exchange and Founders Allegedly Running a Scam
25.9.2020
Delhi police are reportedly investigating a cryptocurrency exchange and its executives allegedly duping Indian investors after receiving multiple complaints. The complainants further say the company has moved office overseas without returning their investments. Police Investigate Crypto Scam After...
Crooked police chief sentenced to 8 years for dark web shenanigans
22.9.2020
The charges are reminiscent of events that took place during the "Silk Road" saga
Indian police begin probe into alleged $270K cryptocurrency exchange scam
22.9.2020
Another cryptocurrency scam in India has reportedly duped investors of hundreds of thousands of dollars
Police summon Bithumb chairman for questioning over alleged fraud
18.9.2020
Police raids on the Bithumb offices are apparently not just FUD as more investigation reports come in
South Korean Police Seize Shares From Major Bithumb Shareholder
18.9.2020
South Korean police have seized shares in Bithumb, the country’s biggest crypto exchange. The shares belong to Bithumb Korea director and major shareholder Kim Byung-Geon. According to a local media report, the police raid – the third on the exchange this month – follows...
Police Summon Bithumb Chairman for Questioning on Suspicions of Fraud
18.9.2020
Police in South Korea have brought in the chairman of the nation’s leading crypto exchange Bithumb for questioning on suspicions of fraud and embezzlement.
Per news agency Yonhap news, an intelligence unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, has decided to question Lee Jung-hoon, 44,...
South Korean police seize Bithumb shares in third raid this month
16.9.2020
The plot thickens as Bithumb director’s shares are seized after he had applied for the seizure of the chairman's shares
South Korean police reportedly raid Bithumb for second time
8.9.2020
Bithumb has remained quiet despite the second police raid in the course of a week