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Blender and Sinbad operators face US money laundering charges
10.1.2025
Two Russian nationals face charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering and operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, while one remains at large
Blender and Sinbad operators face US money laundering charges
10.1.2025
Two Russian nationals face charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering and operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, while one remains at large
Blender and Sinbad operators face US money laundering charges
10.1.2025
Two Russian nationals face charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering and operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, while one remains at large
Blender and Sinbad operators face US money laundering charges
10.1.2025
Two Russian nationals face charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering and operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, while one remains at large
Thai Authorities Seize Nearly 1,000 Bitcoin Miners in Electricity Theft Bust
9.1.2025
Law enforcement in Thailand’s Chon Buri province recently seized nearly 1,000 bitcoin mining rigs from a company accused of illegally accessing electricity. Modified Meters Used to Aid Electricity Theft On Jan. 8, law enforcement agents in Thailand’s Chon Buri province seized nearly 1,000...
Do Kwon Criminal Trial Set for 2026 as Lawyers Deal with ‘Massive’ Trove of Evidence
8.1.2025
Prosecutors are currently working to unlock four of Kwon’s cell phones provided by Montenegrin authorities
South African Authorities Arrest Man Accused of Using Bitcoin to Fund Terrorist Activities
4.1.2025
A South African law enforcement agency recently apprehended a 35-year-old man suspected of using cryptocurrency to fund terrorist activities. Suspicous Transactions A South African law enforcement agency recently apprehended a 35-year-old man who is alleged to have used cryptocurrency to fund...
Cybercrime Marketplace Crumbles as Authorities Seize Hidden Crypto Stash
22.11.2024
The U.S. Justice Department has announced the seizure of Popeyetools, a cybercrime marketplace, and unmasked its role in illicit cryptocurrency transactions. Administrators Abdul Ghaffar, Abdul Sami, and Javed Mirza were charged with selling stolen financial data and facilitating crimes involving...
Chilean Authorities Probe World’s Domiciliary Eye Scanning Activities Pilot
9.11.2024
Chilean authorities from the consumer protection watchdog SERNAC are investigating the company that will provide domiciliary iris scanning services to World, formerly Worldcoin. The measure comes after the institution asked the courts to suspend the project activities last month. World Faces...
Singapore, France monetary authorities test quantum-proof security
8.11.2024
The MAS and BDF experimented with post-quantum email security as a first step in securing payment networks
Binance exec leaves Nigeria after authorities drop final charges
24.10.2024
After eight months’ detainment in Nigeria and court delays, Binance’s head of financial crime compliance, Tigran Gambaryan, is heading home for medical treatment
Japanese authorities trace Monero, arrest 18 in $670K laundering case
21.10.2024
The group of scammers has been under investigation by Japan’s newly formed cybercrime unit since August
Brazilian Authorities Launch Operation Targeting Entities Facilitating Crypto Money Laundering
10.10.2024
The Brazilian Federal Police launched Operation Alcacaria this Wednesday, aiming to thwart the action of a network focused on providing money laundering services using cryptocurrency. The operation involved 62 search warrants, 13 arrest warrants, and the seizure of funds of the involved entities...
G7 antitrust watchdogs signal possible action on AI sector competition
7.10.2024
The G7 nations want to ensure AI isn’t used to facilitate "collusion” between AI firms that could lead to the sharing of sensitive information or forming a monopoly
Crypto Fraud Ring Dismantled by Vietnamese Authorities
7.10.2024
Vietnamese authorities have reportedly dismantled a cross-border fraud ring involved in romance scams and fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes. Led by foreign criminals, the group operated from Laos and defrauded victims of tens of billions of dong. Key Vietnamese suspects, trained in digital...
Pavel Durov Reveals Telegram Has Been Disclosing Data to Authorities
3.10.2024
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has clarified the platform’s privacy policies, emphasizing that no significant adjustments have been made regarding how Telegram handles user data. He revealed that since 2018, Telegram has disclosed IP addresses and phone numbers of criminals when legally...
Tether Helps Dutch and US Authorities Seize $7.8M in Crypto
27.9.2024
Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, reportedly played a crucial role in a joint operation led by Dutch and U.S. law enforcement agencies to dismantle two cryptocurrency exchanges suspected of money laundering. The operation resulted in the seizure of €7 million ($7.8M) in crypto and...
US Authorities Bust Billion-Dollar Crypto Laundering Network, Charge 2 Russians
27.9.2024
Two Russian nationals have been charged with running a massive money laundering network that processed billions through cryptocurrency exchanges, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced. These exchanges, including Cryptex and Joker’s Stash, enabled criminals to bypass regulations and funnel...
Binance Helps Indonesian Authorities Recover Funds in Crypto Fraud Bust
25.9.2024
Crypto exchanges Binance and Tokocrypto collaborated with Indonesian law enforcement to crack down on a crypto scam, seizing $200,000 in stolen assets. “During the investigation, multiple individuals involved in managing the accounts that received the stolen funds were arrested,”...
German Authorities Shut Down 47 Crypto Exchange Services in Cybercrime Crackdown
20.9.2024
German authorities have dismantled 47 exchange services involved in facilitating anonymous crypto transactions for criminal activities. These platforms bypassed anti-money laundering protocols, enabling cybercriminals to exchange digital currencies without identity verification. The takedown...