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Vietnam busts $400m crypto scam running fake exchange
Vietnamese authorities have arrested key figures behind a nationwide cryptocurrency scam that defrauded tens of thousands of investors out of nearly 10 trillion VND (approximately $400 million). The fraud ring operated under the guise of a fake virtual currency exchange… дальше »
2025-5-28 17:37 | |
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Crypto entrepreneur arrested for kidnapping and torturing his ex-business partner with chainsaw and cocaine
This incident highlights the potential for extreme criminal behavior in the crypto industry, raising concerns about security and trust. The post Crypto entrepreneur arrested for kidnapping and torturing his ex-business partner with chainsaw and cocaine appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2025-5-27 19:35 | |
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Blum co-founder arrested, GENIUS Act proceeds, Trump’s WLFI integrates Chainlink | Weekly Recap
Today’s edition of the weekly recap covers the arrest of Blum co-founder Vladimir Smerkis, progress on U. S. stablecoin legislation, and World Liberty Financial’s blockchain integration. дальше »
2025-5-19 21:23 | |
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$265m crypto scam: New Zealand man caught in FBI-led probe
A Wellington-based man was arrested in Auckland as part of an international investigation into a crypto scam operation allegedly stealing $265 million (NZD$450 million) from seven victims. New Zealand’s Financial Crime Group made the arrest following an FBI-led probe into… дальше »
2025-5-18 21:00 | |
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Prosecutors face backlash for suppressing evidence in Samourai Wallet case
On May 5, 2025, it was revealed that the DOJ was well-informed that the crypto mixer Samourai Wallet didn’t fit the definition of a money transmitter. However, it didn’t stop the prosecution: Samourai co-founders were arrested anyway. A year later,… дальше »
2025-5-8 15:53 | |
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Israeli-Russian man faces extradition to US over $190m Nomad crypto hack
Alexander Gurevich, a dual Russian-Israeli citizen, was arrested at Israel’s Ben-Gurion Airport on May 1 while attempting to flee to Russia under a new name. The 47-year-old is accused of participating in the 2022 hack of US-based Nomad, a crypto… дальше »
2025-5-5 18:44 | |
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LAPD recovers $2.7m in stolen Bitcoin mining equipment
Two suspects tied to a South American cargo theft ring were arrested after Los Angeles police recovered over $3. 9 million in stolen goods—including $2. 7 million worth of Bitcoin mining computers intercepted at LAX. дальше »
2025-4-23 23:00 | |
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Former Goldman Sachs executive arrested for alleged crypto casino fraud
Former Wall Street executive Richard Kim has been arrested and charged with wire fraud and securities fraud for allegedly misappropriating over $4 million from investors in a blockchain-based online casino startup called ZeroEdge. According to a sworn affidavit filed by… дальше »
2025-4-18 20:21 | |
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Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith released early from prison
Ethereum developer and early contributor Virgil Griffith has been granted early release from prison after serving nearly five years for violating U.S. sanctions on North Korea. Griffith, 41, was arrested in 2019 following a controversial trip to North Korea, where… дальше »
2025-4-9 18:29 | |
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Crypto scammers nabbed in India for $700k fraud posing as a Japanese exchange
Law enforcement in India has arrested five suspects who allegedly duped a businessman out of roughly $700,000 via a fake cryptocurrency trading platform. According to local media, the five suspects, including one woman, were taken into custody following an investigation… дальше »
2025-3-27 10:58 | |
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Florida Police Arrests Ben “BitBoy” Armstrong Over Emails Sent to Judge
Crypto influencer Ben "BitBoy" Armstrong was arrested in Georgia after allegedly sending harassing emails to a judge. His lack of bond and a pattern of controversial behavior raises questions about his future in the community. дальше »
2025-3-26 19:21 | |
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Crypto influencer Ben ‘BitBoy’ Armstrong arrested over alleged threats to judge
Ben Armstrong, known as “BitBoy” in the crypto world, was arrested on March 25, 2025, in Volusia County, Florida, for allegedly sending threatening emails to a judge. According to the Volusia County Division of Corrections, Armstrong is classified as a… дальше »
2025-3-26 17:45 | |
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Crypto Exchange Garantex Co-Founder Arrested In India Over Extradition Request
Authorities in India have apprehended Aleksej Besciokov, the alleged co-founder of Garantex, a cryptocurrency exchange reportedly implicated in “extensive money laundering activities (MLA). ” $60 Billion In Transactions Linked To Criminal Activity Besciokov, a 46-year-old Lithuanian national, was reportedly arrested while vacationing with his family in Varkala, a coastal city in the Indian state of Kerala. дальше »
2025-3-14 22:15 | |
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Garantex co-founder Aleksej Besciokov arrested by Indian authorities: report
Indian police have arrested Aleksej Besciokov, co-founder of Garantex, a Russian cryptocurrency exchange sanctioned by the U.S. and the European Union for facilitating money laundering. Besciokov, a Lithuanian national, was detained in Varkala, Kerala, under India’s extradition law, according to… дальше »
2025-3-13 21:39 | |
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Yescoin Founder Arrested by Police Amid Repeated Delays in Token Launch
Yescoin’s founder was arrested over a business dispute, raising concerns about the platform’s future. The token launch is still set for March 31, but skepticism is mounting. The post Yescoin Founder Arrested by Police Amid Repeated Delays in Token Launch appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2025-3-8 00:04 | |
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Indian police bust $2m RSN crypto scam with alleged ties to China
Law enforcement in India has arrested three in connection to a large-scale crypto fraud that lured over 2,000 victims with promises of lucrative returns. According to local media, police in the northeastern Indian state of Assam have cracked down on… дальше »
2025-3-3 11:15 | |
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Gotbit founder extradited to the US to face market manipulation charges
Gotbit founder and CEO Aleksei Andriunin was extradited to the US on Feb. 25, the US Attorney’s Office, District of Massachusetts said. The 26-year old Russian national was arrested in October 2024 over allegations of market manipulation and fraud. дальше »
2025-2-27 23:10 | |
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South Korean ‘coin king’ re-arrested for $47m crypto fraud
South Korean crypto figure Park, known as “Jonbur Kim” or the “Coin King,” has been arrested again on fresh fraud charges. This arrest comes just weeks after his release on bail for a separate crypto scam case. The Seoul Southern… дальше »
2025-2-21 17:34 | |
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Safemoon CTO pleads guilty in $200m crypto fraud case
Safemoon CTO Thomas Smith has pleaded guilty to charges in a $200 million crypto fraud case. US authories arrested the Safemoon exec, alongside CEO Braden John Karony, in 2023. Thomas Smith, the chief technology officer of SafeMoon LLC, has pleaded guilty to two charges of securities fraud conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy. дальше »
2025-2-22 14:06 | |
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Two UK men arrested in crypto fraud targeting elderly victim
Two men have been arrested in connection with a cryptocurrency fraud case that led to a 75-year-old Aberdeenshire man losing a six-figure sum. Police began investigating the case in July 2024. On February 18, 2025, officers from North East Division… дальше »
2025-2-20 22:34 | |
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Jailed BTC-e operator Vinnik released in US-Russia prisoner swap
US to release jailed BTC-e operator Alexander Vinnik in a prisoner swap with Russia. Vinnik, arrested in 2017, is part of the exchange that saw Russia release jailed US schoolteacher Marc Fogel. Alexander Vinnik, jailed in the US after being convicted on charges of money laundering, is being released as part of a prisoner swap. дальше »
2025-2-13 21:56 | |
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Phuket police arrest four Russian nationals accused of running crypto-ransomware attacks
Law enforcement in Phuket has arrested four hackers suspected of orchestrating ransomware attacks on Swiss firms and stealing millions in cryptocurrency. The accused, all Russian nationals, reportedly deployed ransomware on the networks of 17 Swiss companies between April 2023 and… дальше »
2025-2-12 10:09 | |
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Jakarta police nab 20 in crypto scam targeting women on Tinder and Bumble
Police in Jakarta have dismantled a crypto romance scam syndicate that targeted victims on dating apps and duped them using a fake crypto trading platform. The Metro Gambir Police in Central Jakarta have arrested 20 suspects in connection with an… дальше »
2025-1-30 14:32 | |
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Donald Trump signs order, pardons Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht
Ross Ulbricht was the creator of Silk Road, a darknet marketplace that sold illegal products and services Ulbricht was arrested in 2013 and convicted in 2015 and sentenced to two life sentences plus 40 years without parole President Donald Trump has signed and given a full pardon to Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht who’s spent […] The post Donald Trump signs order, pardons Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »
2025-1-22 16:39 | |
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Breaking: President Trump pardons Silk Road mastermind Ross Ulbricht
Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht finally sees freedom after gaining a pardon from President Trump Ulbricht was arrested in 2013 for being the mastermind of one of the biggest darknet marketplaceThe post Breaking: President Trump pardons Silk Road mastermind Ross Ulbricht appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2025-1-22 03:09 | |
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Indian scammers use Tether’s USDT to launder funds outside the country
Cybercriminals in the Indian state of Rajasthan are using stablecoins like USDT to funnel illicit loot to scam operators outside the country. According to local media, Rajasthan law enforcement has arrested several money mules who played a critical role in… дальше »
2025-1-20 13:13 | |
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South Korea arrests six Chinese suspects over alleged $690k Tether heist: report
Six Chinese nationals were arrested in Jeju, South Korea, for allegedly assaulting a dealer and stealing $689,000 during a stablecoin exchange. Authorities in Jeju Island, South Korea‘s largest island, have arrested six Chinese nationals for allegedly stealing 1 billion won… дальше »
2025-1-20 10:41 | |
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Taiwanese man arrested for illicit USDT use, first case under new AML laws
Taiwanese authorities have apprehended a 30-year-old man, identified as Chen, for operating as an unregistered virtual currency dealer under newly enforced anti-money laundering regulations. Chen, based in Kaohsiung, had been using Facebook groups to solicit cryptocurrency trades and arrange in-person… дальше »
2025-1-10 17:02 | |
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Dutch law student arrested for multi-million crypto fraud
A 24-year-old Dutch law student has been arrested on suspicion of defrauding nearly 300 investors through a failed crypto trading scheme. Police apprehended the man in Hengelo, Netherlands, following months of investigation into allegations of fraud and embezzlement tied to… дальше »
2025-1-9 17:39 | |
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Two South Koreans arrested for alleged price manipulation on Bithumb
Two South Korean men have been implicated in a case of price manipulation on the crypto exchange Bithumb. The two men allegedly gained nearly $5 million from manipulating the price of the Fusionist token, ACE. According to a Jan. 3… дальше »
2025-1-4 17:34 | |
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Montenegro completes Do Kwon’s extradition to the US
Montenegro has completed the extradition of Do Kwon, the founder of collapsed crypto project TerraUSD/Luna. Kwon was arrested in Montenegro in 2023 and unsuccessfully fought extradition to the US. дальше »
2025-1-1 16:43 | |
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Nigeria crypto and romance scams: 792 suspects arrested by authorities
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Nigeria has dismantled an elaborate international fraud operation, arresting 792 suspects allegedly involved in crypto investment and romance scams. дальше »
2024-12-18 09:19 | |
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Nigeria arrests 792 people involved in crypto romance scams
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Nigeria arrested 792 individuals allegedly involved in crypto investment and romance scams. The suspects, including 148 Chinese nationals, 40 Filipinos, and others from various countries, were apprehended on December 10, 2024, during a… дальше »
2024-12-17 20:15 | |
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Russian crypto exchange CEO will extradited to the U.S. after arrested in Poland
Russian crypto exchange CEO was detained by Polish police due to fraud and money laundering; the perpetrator will be extradited to the United States. Police in Poland have arrested Dmitriv Vasiliev because of the breaking of Polish privacy laws. This… дальше »
2024-12-9 11:22 | |
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How Telegram made over half a billion dollars thanks to crypto?
Telegram’s revenue soared to $525 million in the first half of 2024 before its founder, Pavel Durov, was arrested on charges of criminal activity on the platform. According to Financial Times, Telegram has told investors that Durov’s detention by French… дальше »
2024-11-26 18:22 | |
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Crypto murder: Two more arrested in Montreal crypto influencer case
Two additional arrests have been made in the case of Kevin Mirshahi, a cryptocurrency influencer whose body was discovered in a Montreal park last month. Quebec provincial police announced that Darius Perry, 27, and Nackael Hickey, 25, face charges of… дальше »
2024-11-21 11:21 | |
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Delhi police arrest key suspect in $235m WazirX hack case: report
Delhi police arrested a West Bengal resident in connection with a hacker attack that drained $235 million worth of crypto from WazirX. Indian authorities have arrested a suspect in the $235 million hack of cryptocurrency exchange WazirX, India Today reports,… дальше »
2024-11-15 16:36 | |
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South Korean police arrest YouTuber, 11 others in $231M crypto fraud case
South Korean police have arrested 12 suspects, including a prominent YouTuber, in connection with a $231 million crypto fraud that affected more than 15,000 investors, local media outlet Yna reported. дальше »
2024-11-13 15:34 | |
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Here’s how this Korean group lured investors in $230m crypto fraud
South Korean police uncovered a phony organization that lured investors into fraudulent crypto investments. The Gyeonggi Southern Provincial Police Agency’s Anti-Corruption and Economic Crime Investigation Unit arrested 215 individuals for operating, joining and participating in a fraudulent quasi-investment consulting firm,… дальше »
2024-11-13 09:46 | |
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3AC Founder’s Wife Cashes Out With $38.5 Million Singapore Mansion Sale
A report revealed that the spouse of one of the co-founders of the now-defunct Three Arrows Capital, or 3AC, sold one of their luxurious mansions in Singapore. Related Reading: Crypto Corruption Exposed: Thailand Police Gang Arrested For $165K Extortion Property Sale Despite Asset Freeze Reports disclosed that 3AC co-founder Zhu Su’s wife, Tao Yaqiong, successfully […] дальше »
2024-11-4 00:00 | |
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Crypto Corruption Exposed: Thailand Police Gang Arrested For $165K Extortion
“Police are inevitably corrupted. ” A quote from Frank Herbert’s novel God Emperor of Dune may hold true in the case of a group of cops in Thailand who allegedly prey on foreign nationals to extort money. дальше »
2024-11-4 12:00 | |
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Thai Immigration authorities crack down on $620K cross-border crypto scam
Thai immigration officials have busted a cross-border cryptocurrency scam that duped a local woman out of over $620,000. According to local news outlet Khaosod, authorities have arrested five individuals linked to the scam, including Cambodian, Myanmar, and Thai nationals who… дальше »
2024-10-30 11:22 | |
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Fake Bitcoin ETF Post Lands Man Plea Deal In SEC Hack Case
The US government is preparing a plea deal for the hacker who targeted the Twitter/X account of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Bloomberg reported. The deal was made just a few days after authorities arrested the 25-year-old suspect from Alabama. дальше »
2024-10-27 13:00 | |
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