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New York man to pay $36 million for forex and crypto fraud
A US federal court ordered William Koo Ichioka to pay $31 million in restitution and $5 million in monetary penalty The New York resident was charged and ordered to pay a total of $36 million for defrauding victims in a forex and crypto scheme A New York man will pay $36 million for defrauding victims […] The post New York man to pay $36 million for forex and crypto fraud appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »
2024-9-21 22:31 | |
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Supreme Court of India’s YouTube channel hacked to promote fraudulent XRP crypto scam
Hackers have successfully compromised the Supreme Court of India’s official YouTube channel, exploiting it to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme centered around Ripple’s XRP token. The incident, which occurred on September 20, raised alarms as the hackers swiftly rebranded the channel, livestreaming a fake video featuring XRP CEO Brad Garlinghouse, and urging viewers to invest […] дальше »
2024-9-21 17:40 | |
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Crypto scam: Supreme Court of India’s YouTube hacked
Hackers compromised the Supreme Court of India’s official YouTube channel to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme involving Ripple’s XRP token. The channel was taken over on September 20 and was quickly rebranded and used to livestream a fake video featuring… дальше »
2024-9-20 17:09 | |
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Brazil police bust $9.7b crypto laundering scheme
Brazilian authorities have uncovered a $9.7 billion crypto laundering scheme, arresting suspects in multiple cities as part of a major financial crime investigation. Brazilian authorities have clamped down on a multi-billion-dollar money laundering scheme involving cryptocurrencies across multiple cities, including… дальше »
2024-9-20 13:22 | |
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Indian police probe INR 10m crypto investment scam with suspected link to Hong Kong
Indian police are investigating the “Datameer” crypto trading app, which allegedly duped at least 700 locals out of inr 10 million. According to a local report, the scheme promised returns of up to 50% to unsuspecting investors who were told… дальше »
2024-9-16 13:41 | |
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US states reach $1b crypto fraud settlement, owner promises refunds
Five U.S. states have settled with the owner and operators of an alleged $1 Billion cryptocurrency investment scheme. The scheme, spearheaded by Josip Heit and his GSB Group, lured investors with promises of tokenized partial ownership in a skyscraper,… дальше »
2024-9-10 19:45 | |
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Polygon’s $12 Target Alongside Shiba Inu’s 2500% Rally and Rollblock’s 200x Potential – Which Is Best Positioned?
Portfolio allocation will be key for the remainder of this crypto bull cycle, as coins such as Polygon and Shiba Inu are set for impressive games in the coming months. A promising new upstart in the online gambling world, Rollblock ($RBLK), has been tipped for potential 200x moves thanks to its innovative revenue share scheme. дальше »
2024-9-5 10:00 | |
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Court drops $258b Dogecoin manipulation case against Elon Musk
A United States court dismissed a $258 billion class action lawsuit claiming that Elon Musk and his companies, SpaceX and Tesla, orchestrated a “crypto pyramid scheme.” Almost two years after the filing, Judge Alvin Hellerstein of the US District Court… дальше »
2024-8-30 09:31 | |
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Crypto Scammers Ditch ‘Elaborate’ Schemes In Favor Of Short-Term Scams – Report
A recent Chainalysis report revealed that crypto scammers have updated their scheme tactics on- and off-chain in 2024. Criminals have leaned toward short-term, more lucrative scrams targeting smaller entities and specific individuals, significantly reducing scams’ average lifespan by over 50% since 2023. дальше »
2024-8-30 03:30 | |
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Malaysian police arrest 21 in crypto fraud scheme targeting Japanese investors
Malaysian authorities have taken down a major cryptocurrency scam scheme targeting Japanese nationals. According to local reports, the Royal Malaysia Police, also known as PDRM, arrested 21 individuals in connection with the fraud during coordinated raids on two high-end properties… дальше »
2024-8-28 12:47 | |
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SEC charges two brothers in $60 million Ponzi scam
The Securities and Exchange Commission filed charges against Jonathan Adam and Tanner Adam over a $60 million Ponzi scheme. SEC says it received emergecy relief to freeze the brothers’ assets The US Securities and Exchange Commission announced it charged two brothers over a $60 million Ponzi scheme that impacted more than 80 investors in the […] The post SEC charges two brothers in $60 million Ponzi scam appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »
2024-8-27 14:25 | |
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U.S. SEC Charges Two Brothers in $60M Ponzi Scam Using a Crypto Platform
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged brothers Jonathan and Tanner Adam of attempting to defraud more than 80 investors with a $60 million Ponzi scheme involving a crypto asset trading platform, it announced on Monday. дальше »
2024-8-27 09:19 | |
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Billionaire Behind Bars: China’s Second-Richest Man Jailed For $5 Million Crypto Scam
Yang Bin, the former second-richest man in China, has been sentenced to six years in a Singapore prison for operating a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme disguised as a crypto investment operation. Related Reading: Bitcoin Mine Busted In Thailand Following Mysterious Power Outages The 61-year-old Chinese-Dutch national, pleaded guilty to eight charges that ranged from conspiring to […] дальше »
2024-8-27 23:00 | |
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Second-richest man in China jailed for six years over $5m crypto fraud: report
Once China’s second-richest man was sentenced to six years in prison in Singapore for orchestrating a fraudulent crypto investment scheme. Tycoon Yang Bin, a Chinese-Dutch national and the second-richest man in China by Forbes for 2001, was sentenced to six… дальше »
2024-8-26 11:44 | |
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WazirX to resume phased INR withdrawals, fees reduced by 60%
WazirX will resume INR withdrawals in phases starting August 26, 2024. Users can withdraw up to 66% of INR balances, with fees reduced by 60%. Crypto withdrawals remain suspended as WazirX implements a Singapore Scheme. дальше »
2024-8-24 19:52 | |
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China extradites suspect in $14b crypto pyramid scheme from Thailand
China has successfully extradited a suspect involved in a massive $14 billion cryptocurrency pyramid scheme from Thailand. The suspect, identified as Zhang, is accused of leading the MBI Group, which allegedly lured over 10 million investors with promises of high… дальше »
2024-8-24 18:10 | |
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OmegaPro co-Founder arrested in Turkey charged with $4 billion Ponzi scheme
Andreas Szakacs, the OmegaPro co-founder, was arrested in Turkey. Authorities have traced $160M in crypto transactions and seized computers and cold wallets. A Dutch investor has reported losing $7M with and over 3,000 others losing $103M in the alleged fraud. дальше »
2024-8-23 20:26 | |
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Indian investor kidnaps BitConnect employees to recover losses
An Indian man allegedly kidnapped two men involved with the $2.4 billion BitConnect Ponzi scheme to recover losses. Shailesh Babulal Bhatt was an investor in BitConnect Coin, a token circulated as the platform’s native cryptocurrency, and according to a statement… дальше »
2024-8-19 11:07 | |
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Institutional investors shift stance as Bitcoin ETFs spark increased crypto adoption
Institutional interest in cryptocurrencies is surging as Bitcoin ETFs gain traction, marking a significant shift in the financial landscape. Despite skepticism from major financial figures like JP Morgan’s Jamie Dimon and Goldman Sachs’ Sharmin Mossavar-Rahmani, who have previously labeled Bitcoin as a “fraud” and “ponzi scheme,” institutional investors are increasingly allocating funds into the crypto […] дальше »
2024-8-18 17:34 | |
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North Korean workers tied to $1.3M crypto theft: ZachXBT
Cybersecurity expert ZachXBT’s recent tweets suggest a sophisticated scheme involving North Korean IT workers posing as crypto developers is taking place. The operation led to the theft of $1.3 million from a project’s treasury and exposed a network of over… дальше »
2024-8-16 19:36 | |
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Solana, a 'typical ponzi scheme'? Uncovering the allegations
Solana's vote transactions make up 85% of activity, raising concerns over validator costs and network decentralization. Failed transactions cost users thousands in fees, while larger validatorsThe post Solana, a 'typical ponzi scheme'? Uncovering the allegations appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2024-8-16 18:00 | |
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South Korean Tech CEO Arrested by Seoul Police in $366 Million Crypto Ponzi Case
The CEO of Wacon, a South Korean tech firm, has been arrested for his role in a large crypto fraud scheme. Local news media report that authorities have taken Byun Young-oh into custody for helping to defraud over 500 people of more than $366 million. дальше »
2024-8-15 18:48 | |
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Ethereum-Based Swell Imports Wrapped Bitcoin to Serve as Liquid Restaking Token
Users can deposit their wBTC to get swBTC in return, with yield expected to start flowing from mid-September – as part of a blockchain "restaking" scheme ultimately designed to secure protocols in the Ethereum blockchain ecosystem. дальше »
2024-8-15 17:30 | |
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$365 Million Crypto Scam: South Korean CEO Indicted For Alleged Fraud
South Korean authorities have arrested and indicted the CEO of a tech firm and his accomplice for fraud. The two men are suspected of orchestrating a crypto scheme of over 500 billion won that took advantage of elderly people with false promises of massive returns. дальше »
2024-8-13 08:30 | |
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SEC charges NovaTech founders, promoters with $650 million crypto fraud
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against NovaTech Ltd. , its founders, and several people who promoted the firm for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that victimized over 200,000 investors worldwide. дальше »
2024-8-13 01:55 | |
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SEC Files Fraud Charges Against Promoters of NovaTech, Alleged $650M Crypto Pyramid Scheme
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed suit against an alleged crypto pyramid scheme, NovaTech, and eight of its promoters on Monday, charging them with fraud and multiple violations of federal securities laws. дальше »
2024-8-13 22:24 | |
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South Korean CEO arrested in $366m crypto scam
The CEO of a South Korean technology firm, Wacon, has been arrested for allegedly masterminding a large-scale crypto scam that defrauded over 500 investors. CEO Byun Young-oh, along with an accomplice identified as Yeom, orchestrated a Ponzi-style scheme through a… дальше »
2024-8-13 21:14 | |
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SEC charges NovaTech over $650m crypto fraud
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged an obscure crypto trading firm with defrauding 200,000 investors worldwide. Continuing its crypto fraud crackdown, the SEC has charged NovaTech, NovaTech, its executives, and affiliated promoters over a multi-level marketing fraud scheme that… дальше »
2024-8-13 21:11 | |
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Brazilian police arrest heads of cryptocurrency laundering scheme used by drug cartel
Civil police in Brazil’s Sao Paulo have cracked down on a money laundering operation leveraging cryptocurrencies, run by the Primeiro Comando da Capital, a notorious drug gang. According to CNN, the PCC gang operated a cryptocurrency exchange that facilitated their… дальше »
2024-8-9 13:06 | |
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Plus Token Ponzi scheme wallets moved $63M ETH after years of inactivity
Plus Token wallets moved $63. 1M ETH after three years of inactivity. Dormant funds, once held in Bidesk, were partially transferred to Huobi. The move could cause market panic; ETH is currently valued at $2,379. дальше »
2024-8-8 21:03 | |
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Dormant Ethereum wallet moved funds from $2b PlusToken scam
Hundreds of wallets started moving around 2,800 tokens from a $2 billion Ethereum cache linked to the 2020 PlusToken Ponzi scheme in China. Ethereum (ETH) dipped around 2% after several wallets began transferring funds from a 789,533 Ether chest early… дальше »
2024-8-8 16:57 | |
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Over 2000 Australian Crypto Wallets Breached in Widespread Phishing Scheme
Operation Spincaster has uncovered a major security breach involving over 2,000 Australian crypto wallets. The post Over 2000 Australian Crypto Wallets Breached in Widespread Phishing Scheme appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2024-8-5 00:15 | |
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BitClout Founder Faces SEC Fraud Charges Following $257 Million Investor Losses
On Tuesday, Nader Al-Naji, the creator of open-source blockchain-based social media platform BitClout, came under fire from both the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) for his involvement in an alleged “multi-million dollar fraudulent crypto scheme” involving the BitClout platform and its native token, BTCLT. Allegations Against BitClout Founder […] дальше »
2024-7-31 12:00 | |
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SEC charges BitClout/Decentralized Social founder with civil securities, wire fraud
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against Nader Al-Naji, the founder of the BitClout blockchain protocol, currently known as Decentralized Social (DeSo). Al-Naji is accused of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme involving the unregistered offering and sale of crypto asset securities, amassing over $257 million from investors under false pretenses. дальше »
2024-7-31 00:00 | |
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Compound crypto governance attack: 'Cunning' scheme or legitimate play?
Compound crypto DAO experienced a governance attack by the Golden Boys, led by Humpy. Proposal 290 aims to introduce delays in governance actions to prevent future attacks. In a surprising dThe post Compound crypto governance attack: 'Cunning' scheme or legitimate play? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2024-7-30 20:00 | |
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