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US Department of Justice nabs couple for allegedly trying to launder $3.6 million worth of Bitcoin
The US Department of Justice announced Tuesday that the law enforcement authorities have captured a married couple linked to the Bitfinex crypto exchange hack incident in 2016. The married couple, Ilya Lichtenstein, 34, and his Wife Heather Morgan 31 were arrested by US law enforcement and are accused of allegedly trying to launder Bitcoin funds […] The post US Department of Justice nabs couple for allegedly trying to launder $3. дальше »
2022-2-9 14:19 | |
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Former leading developer of Monero arrested in US at request of South Africa
The cryptographer and Monero developer Riccardo Spagni was arrested in the United States at the request of the South African authorities. He is accused of fraud and stealing $100,000 from a former employer. дальше »
2021-8-5 15:17 | |
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Hong Kong Busts Money Laundering Ring Using Tether to Wash Millions
Authorities in Hong Kong have arrested four people suspected of money laundering a total of $155 million through cryptocurrency wallets and bank accounts. The city’s customs agency said this was its first case in which virtual money had been used to launder dirty cash. дальше »
2021-7-16 10:30 | |
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China Arrests 1,100 People Allegedly Using Cryptocurrency to Launder Criminal Proceeds
Chinese authorities have announced that more than 170 criminal gangs have been eliminated and over 1,100 suspects arrested in the latest round of crackdown on criminal groups providing cryptocurrency money laundering services for telecom fraudsters. дальше »
2021-6-11 19:00 | |
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Crypto-Related Money Laundering in China Leads to Arrest of 1,100 Suspects
The Chinese authorities arrested over 1,110 people suspected in crypto-related money laundering this past Wednesday. The post Crypto-Related Money Laundering in China Leads to Arrest of 1,100 Suspects appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-6-10 13:34 | |
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Six People Connected to a $36M Crypto Scam Arrested, Scheme Operated From Multiple Locations in Europe
Authorities in Germany launched a massive operation that cracked down on a sophisticated crypto scam, resulting in the arrest of six people in different European countries. Initial reports state that such a fraudulent scheme stole over $36. дальше »
2021-5-18 13:00 | |
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Turkish Authorities Arrest 62 People in Connection with Exchange Fraud
Authorities in Turkey have arrested 62 people in connection with fraudulent dealings on the Turkish bitcoin exchange, Thodex. The post Turkish Authorities Arrest 62 People in Connection with Exchange Fraud appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-4-23 14:27 | |
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Chinese authorities arrested developers behind EOS-based gambling dApp
China’s police department in the Jiangsu province’s city of Yancheng recently arrested a group of blockchain developers. The developers in question worked on EOS’ blockchain, where they created a decentralized gambling application. дальше »
2021-4-16 14:42 | |
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Japanese Police Arrest 30 Suspects, Allegedly Involved in 2018’s $530M Coincheck Hack
Japanese police have made progress on the Coincheck hack investigations, having recently identified 30 individuals that might have been involved. According to Nikkei Asia, which broke the news, the authorities have arrested some of the alleged hack suspects or referred their cases to the local prosecutors’ office. дальше »
2021-1-22 20:15 | |
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Darknet Giant Darkmarket Shut Down, Alleged Operator Arrested
The authorities in seven countries and Europol have jointly taken down Darkmarket, one of the largest darknet marketplaces. The action was taken after the marketplace’s alleged operator was arrested in Germany. дальше »
2021-1-13 14:30 | |
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Fraud Arrest Finally in India’s Pluto Exchange Case
Indian authorities arrested 60 year-old Umesh Verma as he arrived in India. The move settles one of India’s longest-running cases concerning crypto-currency scams. It hearkens back to the 2017 bull run and technological innovation in India. дальше »
2021-1-3 23:15 | |
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Macro Strength: Bitcoin’s Price Moves Higher Despite Plethora of Bad News
Bitcoin faced some intense selling pressure yesterday evening after news broke regarding the founder of OKEx being arrested by the Chinese authorities This is simply another set of news that has rocked the crypto market, but its impacts on Bitcoin’s price action has been surprisingly muted It does not appear that investors aren’t too concerned that the prospect of OKEx users losing their BTC will strike a blow to the crypto’s technical outlook Some analysts […] дальше »
2020-10-17 21:00 | |
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BitMEX founder arrested for violation of US anti-money laundering laws
U.S. authorities have filed charges against Bitcoin exchange BitMEX, accusing the Hong-Kong based company and its founders of allowing unregistered trading and ongoing violations of U.S. anti-money laundering rules дальше »
2020-10-2 06:00 | |
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French Police Arrest 29 Individuals Involved In A Bitcoin Scheme Used To Finance Syrian Jihadists
Police in Syria arrested 29 persons on Tuesday for participating in an operation used to finance Jihadists in Syria through cryptocurrencies. This arrest will help the Syrian authorities stem money laundering and the use of digital currencies to fund terrorism. дальше »
2020-10-1 12:23 | |
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US Authorities Arrest A Women in Murder-for-Hire; Paid $5k In Bitcoin to Scammer
A woman based out of Nevada has been arrested by the authorities for allegedly hiring a hitman to get her ex-husband killed. It is being reported that the woman paid $5000 in Bitcoin on the dark web, but the website turned out to be a scam, and the woman was indicted for conspiring to kill […] The post US Authorities Arrest A Women in Murder-for-Hire; Paid k In Bitcoin to Scammer first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2020-9-29 19:31 | |
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Bitcoin Ads Appear in Newspapers in Hong Kong, India, and the U.S.
Bitcoin ads have popped up around the world in various newspapers this month, with the latest being a non-company ad in Hong Kong promoting the use of Bitcoin. Hong Kong’s Bitcoin Call Apple Daily, the Hong Kong tabloid whose founder was arrested this month in the city by authorities, took out a front-page, full-page adRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2020-8-24 17:07 | |
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Japanese authorities seize crypto from account linked to the 2018 Coincheck hack
The Japanese court seized $46,000 after a Hokkaido doctor was arrested for purchasing stolen... The post Japanese authorities seize crypto from account linked to the 2018 Coincheck hack appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »
2020-8-21 11:57 | |
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3 People Arrested in Hong Kong for Cheating Bitcoin ATMs
The authorities in Hong Kong have arrested three people in connection with robberies from six bitcoin ATMs after two cryptocurrency exchanges reported funds being illegally withdrawn from them. 6 Bitcoin ATMs Targeted The Hong Kong Police Force’s cybersecurity and technology crime bureau has arrested three people after two cryptocurrency exchanges filed reports that funds had […] The post 3 People Arrested in Hong Kong for Cheating Bitcoin ATMs appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2020-8-17 19:30 | |
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Malaysian Crypto Miners Caught Stealing $59,000 per Month in Electricity
Malaysian authorities have arrested five individuals for stealing electricity to power their illegal cryptocurrency mining operations. Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) disclosed today that the band of illegal crypto miners was taken into custody for stealing at least $59,000 worth of electricity per month. дальше »
2020-8-13 12:30 | |
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Chinese Police Take Down $6 Billion Plustoken Ponzi, Arrest 109 People
Chinese authorities have reportedly arrested 109 people in connection with the Plustoken Ponzi scheme. Twenty-seven of them are allegedly the scheme’s masterminds and 82 are key members. The Plustoken scammers have swindled funds worth about $5. дальше »
2020-8-1 18:35 | |
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Former Nissan Boss Paid $500k in Crypto to Evade Corporate Conspiracy
The son of former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn made $500k in crypto payments to help secure the escape of his father from Japanese authorities. The case goes back as far as November 2018, when police first arrested Ghosn in Tokyo on charges of underreporting his earnings. дальше »
2020-7-24 15:49 | |
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Chinese Authorities Confiscate $15 Million in Cryptocurrencies, Arrest 10 Scammers
Chinese authorities have seized cryptocurrencies worth about $15 million while bringing down a scam involving fake Huobi tokens. In addition, ten people were arrested while luxury cars and real estate were confiscated. дальше »
2020-7-12 22:15 | |
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Founder of Bitmain Competitor Arrested by Chinese Authorities on Embezzlement Charges
Yang Zuoxing has been arrested by Chinese authorities over a legal dispute. The tech mastermind was previously a core member of Bitmain before founding his own competitor company in 2016. Bitmain’s competitors are slowly fading as it solidifies control over the mining sphere in China. дальше »
2019-12-17 00:47 | |
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Justice Department Slaps Escrow Firm Director in $7 Million Bitcoin Fraud
US authorities have arrested the operator of a Bitcoin escrow company for defrauding two firms of $7 million. Jon Barry Thompson – a Pennsylvania man who is the director of the Bitcoin escrow firm Volantis – has been arrested and charged with two counts of wire fraud and two counts of commodities fraud, the US […] The post Justice Department Slaps Escrow Firm Director in $7 Million Bitcoin Fraud appeared first on CCN Markets дальше »
2019-7-27 16:46 | |
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$840,000 Bitcoin ransom plot foiled, kidnapped crypto traders rescued
Police in India have rescued three people, including two cryptocurrency traders, that were held to ransom for two weeks to the sum of 80 Bitcoin ($840,000). At 2. 30am on Sunday, a man with a pistol was spotted outside Shankara Residency in Bhankrota. дальше »
2019-7-15 17:49 | |
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Chinese Law Enforcement Authorities Raid Crypto Mining Setup Due to Excessive Energy Usage
Bitcoin miners in China have been arrested after stealing $3 million worth of electricity Miners need large amounts of energy to operate Law enforcement authorities in China have shut down a local mining farm after they registered an increase in the local energy usage. дальше »
2019-7-15 17:00 | |
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US tip-off leads to arrest after man buys child abuse imagery with cryptocurrency in Australia
An Australian man has been charged after authorities linked him to a cryptocurrency account used to buy child exploitation material. An investigation, following a tip off from US authorities in December last year, traced the account back to a 27-year-old man from Sydney. дальше »
2019-7-9 12:09 | |
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This Bitcoin money-laundering cartel was operating from inside a Florida prison
Authorities in Florida have busted an elaborate operation which saw prison inmates use Bitcoin to launder thousands of dollars via their commissary accounts. An investigation by Pasco County Sherriff’s Deputies revealed how inmates at the county jail were having money deposited into their commissary accounts using stolen credit cards. дальше »
2019-7-4 15:46 | |
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UK and Dutch Authorities Arrest Six in €24 Million Crypto Exchange Scam
English and Dutch authorities have arrested six people who created a fake crypto exchange website that managed to steal around €24 million worth of crypto from more than 4000 victims in over 12 countries according to a Europol press release, June 25, 2018. дальше »
2019-6-30 20:00 | |
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Dublin crime ring recruited 14-year-olds to hide drugs bought with Bitcoin
A drug-smuggling kingpin has been using west Dublin teenagers as young as 14 to store large amounts of narcotics bought with cryptocurrency via the dark web, reports Irish local media The Journal citing sources familiar with the matter. дальше »
2019-6-27 14:33 | |
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Europol Arrests Six in $27 Million Cryptocurrency Phishing Scheme
Six people have been arrested in the UK and Netherlands for running a phishing scheme that targeted cryptocurrency users through a method called typosquatting. In a press release issued June 25, 2019, Europol revealed the arrests were made based on intelligence and cooperation between English and Dutch authorities. дальше »
2019-6-27 17:00 | |
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US authorities seize over $200,000 worth of Bitcoin in suspected drug ring
US authorities have seized more than $200,000 worth of Bitcoin after arresting three Boston-based men on charges of conspiring to sell drugs on the dark web. Binh Thanh Le, 22, Steven McCall, 23, and Allante Pires, 22, were each charged with conspiring to make and distribute MDMA, Ketamine, and Xanax. дальше »
2019-6-17 13:17 | |
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Chinese Bitcoin miner arrested for stealing electricity from oil well
Authorities in China have arrested a man after he reportedly stole electricity from an oil well to mine Bitcoin. The arrest was made after the police received a phone call from Daqing Oilfield, located in Haerken district (Tsitsihar, China) on May 28th. дальше »
2019-6-14 15:23 | |
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Dutch Crypto Conman Scams Dozens in $2.2 Million Bitcoin Mining Fraud
By CCN: Authorities in the Netherlands have arrested a suspect who allegedly operated a bitcoin mining investment scam, according to Dutch daily De Gelrderlander. The fraudulent scheme which was reportedly started in 2017 earned the man named Berry van Mourik at least €2 million ($2. дальше »
2019-5-22 14:11 | |
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Dark Web Enterprise Similar to Silk Road Shut down by FBI, Europol
Authorities in Germany have arrested the principal operators of one of the largest dark web marketplaces in the world dubbed the Wall Street Market. Three men, Tibo Lousee, Jonathan Kalla… The post Dark Web Enterprise Similar to Silk Road Shut down by FBI, Europol appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2019-5-10 18:54 | |
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Authorities Dismantle $10 Million Crypto Money-Laundering Ring in Spain
By CCN: A crypto money-laundering ring that was offering its services to other criminal enterprises has been dismantled in Spain. The Crime as a Service operation is believed to have laundered approximately $10. дальше »
2019-5-10 19:45 | |
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Israeli Police, FBI Apprehend Owners of Darknet Site Deep Bot Web
Two Israeli citizens have been apprehended by law enforcement based on suspicions that they developed and ran a darknet marketplace for dealing illegal goods. The Israeli police announced via Twitter that it has collaborated with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to arrest two locals who they believe managed the dark web marketplace, which used bitcoin to facilitate trades. дальше »
2019-5-8 18:42 | |
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Israeli Police, FBI Apprehend Owners of Darknet Site Deep Dot Web
Two Israeli citizens have been apprehended by law enforcement based on suspicions that they developed and ran a darknet marketplace for dealing illegal goods. The Israeli police announced via Twitter that it has collaborated with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to arrest two locals who they believe managed the dark web marketplace, which used bitcoin to facilitate trades. дальше »
2019-5-8 18:42 | |
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Major Darknet Marketplace Wall Street Market Shuttered by Law Enforcement
Wall Street Market, the second-largest darknet market in the world in recent months, has been shut down by international law enforcement agencies, including Europol as well as U. дальше »
2019-5-4 22:03 | |
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