2024-10-3 09:45 |
Evan Frederick Light, 21, faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison after stealing $37 million worth of crypto from an investment holdings company located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The U.S Department of Justice stated in a press… origin »
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Sam Bankman-Fried faces 25 years behind bars, while the fate of four others indicted in the case has largely yet to be determined.
2024-8-30 20:10 | |
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Former FTX executive Ryan Salame faces a potential five to seven years in prison as prosecutors emphasize the gravity of his criminal activities. Federal prosecutors have recommended that former FTX executive Ryan Salame serve five to seven years in prison…
2024-5-23 11:34 | |
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Changpeng Zhao, the ousted CEO of cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance, walked away from court this week with a sentence many see as a slap on the wrist. Zhao, better known in the crypto world as “CZ,” received four months in prison for failing to implement sufficient anti-money laundering (AML) safeguards at Binance. Related Reading: Stagflation […]
2024-5-1 10:30 | |
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Binance founder faces a 36-month prison term, spotlighting illicit activities in the crypto space. Legal actions against Binance and earlier FTX raise questions about crypto adoption. AmidstThe post Binance founder CZ says 'no excuse for actions' as he faces 3-year sentence appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2024-4-30 17:00 | |
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Former Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao now faces the genuine possibility that he'll spend three years in federal prison in the U.S. – well above the possible 18 months laid out in his plea agreement.
2024-4-29 16:30 | |
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Yesterday, U. S. prosecutors stated that Binance’s founder Changpeng Zhao should serve a prison sentence of 36 months for pleading guilty to violating laws against money laundering. Changpeng Zhao’s sentencing Zhao, also known as CZ, will face his sentence in Seattle on 30 April.
2024-4-24 16:37 | |
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Avraham Eisenberg, convicted of fraudulently exploiting Mango Markets for $110 million, faces up to 20 years in prison. The post Jury Convicts Avraham Eisenberg for $110 Million Mango Markets Exploit appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2024-4-19 13:00 | |
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In December 2022, crypto trader Avi Eisenburg was arrested in Puerto Rico for defrauding crypto Mango Market users of $110 million. In a trial yesterday in New York statements from both sides were being heard by a jury of 12 members.
2024-4-19 20:15 | |
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What does the future hold for the platform now that Bankman-Fried faces decades in prison, and is there any chance for a revival of the FTX exchange? Once a leading name in the crypto world, FTX faced a dramatic downfall…
2024-4-10 18:22 | |
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Today marks a critical juncture for the cryptocurrency industry as disgraced former crypto tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried faces sentencing on multiple fraud charges. Disgraced king of crypto Once hailed as the “King of Crypto” and the visionary leader behind the multi-billion-dollar company FTX, Bankman-Fried now stares down the possibility of up to 110 years in prison, […]
2024-3-28 14:21 | |
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A recent court filing revealed plans that the former CEO of the defunct crypto exchange FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), had drafted to ensure he avoids jail term. SBF, whose sentencing comes up on March 28, faces the possibility of spending up to 100 years locked behind bars.
2024-3-19 21:00 | |
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Sam Bankman-Fried, convicted of a historic financial fraud, faces 50 years in prison, highlighting the risks and need for regulation in the cryptocurrency industry. The post FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Could Face 50 Years in Prison appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2024-3-17 02:12 | |
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The CEO of a Las Vegas Internet company could face a 127-year prison sentence following his conviction for laundering over $4 million with Bitcoin, funds connected to Mexican cartels, and a hacked charity, according to the Department of Justice. Martin…
2024-3-7 12:43 | |
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SafeMoon (SFM) CEO John Karony faces legal counsel withdrawal due to alleged non-payment of fees. Lawyers claim he failed to fulfill financial obligations amid defense against fraud charges. The post This Memecoin Founder Faces Prison for Legal Fee Default: What’s the Situation? appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2024-2-13 15:30 | |
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Allegations against Bitsonic's CEO include disguising the exchange's operations while profiting from users and manipulating token prices, while the CTO faces charges for interfering with trading operations to benefit the CEO's schemes.
2024-2-7 10:30 | |
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Changpeng Zhao, former Binance CEO, faces a possible 10-year sentence for violating the Bank Secrecy Act. This follows Binance's guilty plea and a record $4. 3 billion fine for its involvement in global criminal activities.
2023-11-27 20:55 | |
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In a recent development, South Korean prosecutors have requested an eight-year prison sentence for Lee Jung-hoon, the former chairman of the board of directors of Bithumb, the country’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange.
2023-11-18 01:00 | |
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Lee Jeong-hoon, former Bithumb Chairman, faces an eight-year prison term. Prosecutors assert Lee misled Kim about joint Bithumb management, BXA Coin listing, and restructuring to evade financial regulations.
2023-11-17 11:28 | |
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The founder of Terraform Labs was sentenced to four months in prison, and faces extradition following the completion of his sentence.
2023-11-17 13:40 | |
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The former head of legal and compliance at OneCoin faces up to 10 years in prison for her role in the $4 billion crypto trading scheme.
2023-11-10 04:10 | |
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The jury in the trial of the former CEO of the defunct crypto exchange FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), gave its verdict on November 2 in what signals the beginning of the end for the one-time billionaire who faces a long prison term following his conviction.
2023-11-3 13:30 | |
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After a comprehensive five-week trial, the New York jury rendered a verdict on Thursday, finding the former crypto magnate, Sam Bankman-Fried, guilty on all seven charges, including fraud, embezzlement, and criminal conspiracy.
2023-11-3 09:25 | |
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FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty of all charges, stares down 110 year sentence after crypto exchange imploded in fraud scheme.
2023-11-3 03:28 | |
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After less than five hours of deliberation, the jury found Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) guilty of all seven charges levied against him by the U.S. government. SBF faces more than 100 years in prison for his role in defrauding FTX customers out of roughly $8 billion worth of their funds, primarily by giving Alameda Research special […] The post Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty on all 7 charges appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2023-11-3 02:58 | |
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After deliberating for just four hours, a jury has found former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried guilty of wire fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering, and the one-time 'golden child' of crypto now faces a maximum sentence of 110 years in prison.
2023-11-3 15:00 | |
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The trial of the former CEO of the defunct crypto exchange FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), is gradually coming to an end as the defendant’s fate could be decided starting on November 2. The defendant faces up to 110 years if found guilty of all charges by members of the jury. Time For A Verdict In […]
2023-11-2 13:45 | |
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Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, led by newly appointed CEO John Ray III, has embarked on an intensive legal campaign to regain control and recover assets in its pursuit of financial restitution. As founder Sam Bankman-Fried awaits possible conviction and faces a staggering 114 years in prison if found guilty, FTX’s asset recovery plan continues under Ray’s leadership.
2023-10-26 22:00 | |
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The former CEO of Systematic Alpha Management faces up to five years in prison for his role in a fraudulent scheme tied to crypto futures contracts.
2023-10-13 04:00 | |
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Su Zhu, cofounder of 3AC, faces four-month prison sentence, per verdict of Singapore court
2023-9-30 16:57 | |
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Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, is scheduled to ask a 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to order his release from a New York prison weeks before the start of a trial where he faces seven criminal charges. Bankman-Fried and…
2023-9-20 18:15 | |
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32-year-old New York man James Charles Rivera was sentenced to 96 years in a federal prison for selling steroids for crypto on a deep web black market
2023-8-24 21:46 | |
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Do Kwon, once a celebrated figure in cryptocurrency, faces a four-month prison term for passport fraud. This comes amid ongoing charges of fraud following a digital tokens collapse, leading to a $40 billion loss.
2023-6-20 18:30 | |
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Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon has fallen into the tight fist of the law as a senior prosecutor says Kwon may face double jail terms, first in his native South Korea and then in the US. The senior South Korean prosecutor, Dan Sunghan, stated that Do Kwon would face multiple sentences regarding his involvement in […]
2023-6-8 15:30 | |
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— The individual responsible for defrauding dark web Silk Road was sentenced to a year in prison — James Zhong, who committed wire fraud, stole at least 50,000 BTC from Silk Road On 14 AprThe post 11 years later, Silk Road BTC hacker faces his sentence appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2023-4-15 02:25 | |
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The entrepreneur faces eight criminal counts, which could result in 115 years in prison should he be convicted.
2023-1-10 23:20 | |
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Avraham Eisenberg can’t be released on bail because he faces a mammoth prison sentence for the $110 million exploit in October, a Puerto Rico judge said
2023-1-5 13:55 | |
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The former FTX CEO faces eight criminal counts in the United States which could result in 115 years in prison should he be convicted.
2023-1-4 22:27 | |
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The CEO of a South Korean Crypto Exchange has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for murder. His appeal was rejected and the prison sentence has been imposed. Crypto CEO sentenced to prison for murder After a rejected appeal,…
2022-12-3 19:42 | |
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James Zhong stole over $3 billion BTC from Silk Road by committing wire fraud and possibly faces over 20 years in prison in the latest U.S. seizure.
2022-11-8 19:47 | |
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It is reasonable to demand that justice be applied equally throughout society. Ross Ulbricht should not die in prison when many powerful criminals live free.
2022-10-6 12:00 | |
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EmpiresX’s “Head Trader” Joshua David Nicholas, 28, faces up to five years in prison for his role in the scam.
2022-9-8 22:19 | |
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The Department of Justice said that Dubnikov faces up to 20 years in prison if found guilty. Justice Department Extradites Alleged Launderer The United States government is taking big steps...
2022-8-19 13:27 | |
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Mihaqloviv Dubnikov, 29, a Russian citizen, made an initial appearance in a federal court in Portland, Oregon, Wednesday, and his five-day jury trial is scheduled to begin on Oct. 4. If convicted, Dubnikov faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
2022-8-19 10:36 | |
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A high-ranking BitMEX executive, Gregory Dwyer, has pleaded guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act. He faces a maximum sentence of up to five years in prison. The post BitMEX Executive Pleads Guilty to Violating Bank Secrecy Act appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2022-8-9 10:30 | |
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A former executive of OpenSea, Nate Chastain, faces up to 20 years in jail after being charged with wire fraud, money laundering and his alleged use of privileged insider information to enrich himself during his time at the leading NFT marketplace.
2022-6-2 00:15 | |
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Samuel Reed will pay a $10 million fine for violating anti-money laundering rules and also faces up to five years in prison.
2022-3-10 20:14 | |
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Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith is facing up to 6. 5 years jail term, after pleading guilty to charges of conspiracy. The developer had allegedly taken a trip to North Korea back in 2019, to aid them in using Eth to bypass United States sanctions.
2021-9-29 18:13 | |
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The defendant faces 20 years in prison, had previously argued he was not guilty because bitcoin is not money for U.S. law, but the judge rejected it.
2021-8-19 21:22 | |
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A Texas man, who calls himself “Doctor Bitcoin,” has pleaded guilty to running an illegal cryptocurrency exchange business, converting cash to bitcoin. He faces five years in federal prison.
2021-6-30 16:30 | |
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Bitcoin Magazine CEO David Bailey has speculated that the U.S. Department of Justice might be rapidly conducting Silk Road BTC liquidations. In a Mar. 10 post on X, Bailey suggested that Silk Road liquidations could be happening despite U.S. President…
This marks the first criminal tax evasion prosecution centered solely on bitcoin.
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a website to collect information from individuals affected by the 2016 Bitfinex hack, according to a Nov. 7 statement. The DOJ announced it was inviting statements from those impacted by the hack, including affected Bitfinex account holders.
The Justice Department named Forensic Risk Alliance as Binance's outside monitor after it pleaded guilty to violating U.S. money-laundering regulations and trade sanctions.
Ukrainian national, Yaroslav Vasinskyi, also known as Rabotnik, has been sentenced 13 years and seven months in prison for his role in conducting over 2,500 ransomware attacks and demanding over $700 million in ransom payments, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday.
Changpeng Zhao, the ousted CEO of cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance, walked away from court this week with a sentence many see as a slap on the wrist. Zhao, better known in the crypto world as “CZ,” received four months in prison for failing to implement sufficient anti-money laundering (AML) safeguards at Binance. Related Reading: Stagflation […]