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Breaking: Telegram CEO Pavel Durov allegedly arrested in France
24.8.2024
Reports are trickling in via social media, but so far, we haven’t seen any official confirmation
Breaking: Telegram CEO Pavel Durov allegedly arrested in France
24.8.2024
Reports are trickling in via social media, but so far, we haven’t seen any official confirmation
OmegaPro Co-Founder Arrested in Turkey on Suspicion of $4B Ponzi Scheme: Reports
22.8.2024
The firm said it invested in cryptocurrency and forex, and reportedly collapsed in 2022
Montenegro arrests executive suspected of $21M crypto fraud
21.8.2024
Montenegrin police arrested FutureNet co-founder Roman Ziemian, alleging he was living under a false identity in the country’s capital city
BitConnect Employees Kidnapping Leads to Arrest in India
19.8.2024
India’s law enforcement arrested a man suspected of kidnapping two people associated with a once-well-known crypto “Ponzi” scheme…
China’s crypto ban fails to stop scams as Shaanxi police arrest 4 suspects
31.7.2024
Mainland China quickly and effectively addresses crypto fraud incidents despite banning crypto transactions a few years ago
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...
4 suspects forced a Bitcoiner to transfer BTC before killing him, police say
30.7.2024
Kyiv Police and the nation’s special police unit have arrested and detained four suspects believed to be responsible for the foreign national’s murder
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
Delhi Police Arrest 7 in Crypto Fraud
22.7.2024
Delhi police have arrested seven individuals, including a contractual bank employee, for allegedly defrauding a man of ₹91 lakh ($111,000) by promising high returns in stock and cryptocurrency trading. The suspects, identified as Ajay, Mohit, Shankar, Partyaksh Koshar, Manish Jawla, Shrayance...
Nigerian Prison Doctor Faces Arrest Over Jailed Binance Exec’s Health Report
18.7.2024
On July 16, a Nigerian court issued an arrest warrant for a prison doctor who failed to provide jailed Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan’s medical report as demanded. The court also ordered prison officials to take Gambaryan to a local hospital for 24 hours of medical care. Prison Doctor Fails...
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...
South Korean Police Arrest 19 in ‘Reading Room’ Crypto Fraud Bust
24.5.2024
South Korean police have arrested 19 people on fraud charges in a swoop on a social media “crypto reading room.”
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South Korean Police Arrest 28 in Raid on ‘Crypto Investment Fraud Ring’
23.5.2024
South Korean police officers have arrested 28 people they suspected of orchestrating a crypto investment fraud ring.
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Hong Kong Police Arrest 100 Fraud Suspects and Recovers Over HK$180 Million
22.5.2024
Hong Kong police have arrested 100 individuals in a significant crackdown on fraud and money-laundering syndicates, recovering over HK$180 million (US$24.2 million) from 295 victims.
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Hong Kong Police Arrest Three in HK$5.1 Million Virtual Investment Talk Show Ticket Scam
21.5.2024
Hong Kong police have arrested three individuals linked to a fraud syndicate that allegedly defrauded at least 10 residents out of HK$5.1 million (US$653,900) by deceiving the victims into bidding for fake tickets to a virtual investment talk show with the intention of reselling them for...