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OneCoin sued by former investor over multi-billion dollar fraud
OneCoin, a controversial cryptocurrency issuer accused of running a $4 billion pyramid scheme, has been sued by a former investor over her losses. A request was also made for class-action status to be granted for the suit to include other plaintiffs who say they were scammed. дальше »
2019-5-9 13:11 | |
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Bitfinex, Attorney General Legal Sparring Continues With New Court Filings
Bitfinex and the New York Attorney General’s (NYAG) legal sparring in relation to $850 million in missing funds escalated with another round of court filings this past weekend. дальше »
2019-5-7 01:42 | |
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US Crypto Scammers’ Run Reveals Tether Links in Massive Multi-Million Shadow Banking Fraud
By CCN. com: The U. S. Justice Department has nabbed one of two crypto fraudsters accused of a shadow banks scheme that entailed the processing of hundreds of millions of dollars of unregulated transactions on behalf of several cryptocurrency exchanges. дальше »
2019-5-1 11:35 | |
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Samoan Central Bank Suspects Local Church of Running Crypto Ponzi Scheme
A report by RNZ published April 26, 2019, states that a Samoan church has been implicated in a global multi-billion cryptocurrency fraud scheme. Crypto Scam Knocks the Doors of Churches The tentacles of crypto-based crimes now seem to have gripped religious institutions as highlighted by a recent development in the Oceania. дальше »
2019-4-28 01:00 | |
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US: Two Nigerians Indicted for $270,000 Bitcoin Fraud Scheme
According to an official notification published April 24, 2019, by the U. S. Department of Justice for Oregon, two Nigerian nationals have been charged in a 13-count indictment with regard to their alleged involvement in an online bitcoin fraud scheme. дальше »
2019-4-26 11:00 | |
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U.S. Accuses But Can’t Catch Two Nigerian Scammers Behind $270,000 Bitcoin Fraud
By CCN. com: The United States Attorney’s Office District of Oregon has indicted two Nigerian nationals, Kelvin Usifoh and Onwuemerie Ogor Gift, over a bitcoin fraud scheme which is estimated to have netted them bitcoin worth over $270,000. дальше »
2019-4-25 16:19 | |
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Corrupt Russian agents arrested over $1M Bitcoin extortion scheme
Law enforcers from around the globe seem to finally be getting up to speed with tackling cryptocurrency crimes. But it seems the lure of Bitcoin is still too much for some, even for those that should be protecting citizens from cyber-criminals. дальше »
2019-4-23 15:14 | |
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Bitcoin phisher steals $365,000 and 10,000 passwords from dark web users
A 37 year-old man in the US has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison for fraud in connection with a Bitcoin phishing scheme designed to rob victims of their cryptocurrency. Michael Richo, of New Haven, was also ordered to forfeit $352,000 in cash, various computers and electronic devices, and an assortment of precious coins and metals that he purchased with the proceeds of his offense. дальше »
2019-4-10 12:28 | |
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Alleged Russian boss of Bitcoin ‘money-laundering scheme’ wants to go home
Alexander Vinnik, the alleged operator of troubled cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e (who is wanted in several countries for his potential involvement in a Bitcoin fraud case) has lodged an appeal for extradition to his native Russia. дальше »
2019-3-22 14:01 | |
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Here are the 3 ways OneCoin defrauded cryptocurrency investors for billions
The alleged ringleaders of OneCoin, the multi-billion dollar cryptocurrency-fuelled pyramid scheme, have finally been busted. On Friday, US authorities apprehended brother-and-sister duo Konstantin Ignatov and Ruja Ignatova at Los Angeles International Airport over their role in the international blockchain-based scam, reports Bloomberg. дальше »
2019-3-11 14:42 | |
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QuadrigaCX CEO: Maybe, He is Alive?
The tragic story of the loss of $ 143 M from QuadrigaCX accounts after its CEO Gerald William Cotten died suddenly – it could be the story of the greatest fraud or criminal scheme. Today there are at least 3 options of explanation. дальше »
2019-3-6 19:42 | |
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Crypto Ponzi Scheme “My Big Coin” Founder Arrested on Multiple Fraud Charges
In the cryptocurrency world, there has never been a shortage of dodgy projects, Ponzi Schemes, and outright scams. Most of those projects are all in the past, yet new ones tend to pop up every now and then. дальше »
2019-3-1 12:12 | |
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The ‘Make it Rain’ Entrepreneur from Hong Kong is Arrested For Filecoin Crypto Mining Fraud
Wong Ching-kit, a 25-year-old businessman from Hong Kong was recently arrested after being accused of a crypto mining-related fraud scheme. According to the local media outlet China Morning Post, the man got famous before the arrest for throwing money to the people in the street from a high commercial building in the city. Ching-kit was […] дальше »
2019-3-1 05:06 | |
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My Big Coin Crypto Project Founder Is Charged With Investment Fraud
The founder of My Big Coin, a crypto company based in Nevada, has been recently arrested for fraud. The police enforcement affirms that the man has defrauded people in a $6 million USD scheme in order to buy My Big Coin, a token that was allegedly backed by gold. Named Randall Crater, the founder was […] дальше »
2019-2-28 05:27 | |
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12 Bitcoin scammers extradited to US for selling fake cars on eBay
An international cryptocurrency fraud cartel has been busted by a joint investigation between US and foreign authorities. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced last week that it has charged 20 people, including 16 foreigners for being part of an international organized crime syndicate that saw American citizens defrauded for millions of dollars. дальше »
2019-2-11 17:00 | |
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U.S: Two SIM Swappers Indicted for Stealing Cryptocurrencies
The United States Department of Justice has detailed the indictment of Ahmad Wagaafe Hared and Matthew Gene Ditman on the grounds of identity theft and conspiring to commit computer fraud and abuse, according to public documents published on February 4, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-7 22:00 | |
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Hong Kong Crypto Mining Marketer Accused of Fraud in ‘Filecoin’ Investor Scheme
January 6th, South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported on a possible investment scheme created by Wong Ching-kit that may have duped Hong Kong based investors out of millions. The “Coin Young Master” (Wong) runs various online groups to promote cryptocurrencies, from Facebook pages to the self-proclaimed co-founding of “File Cash Coin”. He is being accused […] дальше »
2019-1-7 21:33 | |
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Dallas: Crypto Firm Arrested by FBI for $4 Million Fraud
The FBI has arrested the CEO of Dallas-based AriseBank on November 28, 2018, reports Dallas News. The arrest was made after allegations of company CEO, Jared Rice Sr. duping hundreds of investors out of more than $4 million. дальше »
2018-11-30 14:00 | |
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Tokyo Police Crackdown on Alleged Crypto Pyramid Scheme, Arrest Eight Individuals
As global regulators rush to institute legal frameworks aimed at reducing the amount of fraud and scams that exist within the cryptocurrency industry, a recent series of arrests in Tokyo highlight just how important regulations can be. дальше »
2018-11-15 02:00 | |
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Crypto-Related Scam Targets Muslims with Halal Investment Offerings in India
India’s authorities have recently revealed a nearly year-old Ponzi scheme involving digital coins investments without the consent of investors and a kickback to a high-ranking politician with the aim to whitewash the fraud. дальше »
2018-11-14 00:18 | |
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Latest Crypto MLM Ponzi Scheme Collapses As FirstCoin Club Faces Accusations Of Fraud
FirstCoin Club Collapses Amidst Accusations Of Fraud Never trust a Ponzi scheme. It should be obvious, right? Unfortunately, it’s generally not. FirstCoin Club was a Ponzi scheme launched in 2017 that called out the attention of many investors who used their real money and got the useless altcoin of the company as a prize. As […] дальше »
2018-11-13 01:18 | |
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Trader Jailed and Fined Over $1 Million for Bitcoin and Litecoin Fraud Scheme
The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a press release on Friday, November 9, 2018, stating that it had fined Arizona resident Joseph Kim for perpetrating a fraudulent cryptocurrency trading scheme against his former employer and other investors. дальше »
2018-11-13 22:55 | |
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Hong Kong’s ‘Young Wizard of Investment’ Indicted for HK$6.9 Million in Bitcoin Mining Scam
HK Stock Market Commentator Indicted In HK$6. 9 Million Crypto Scam Hong Kong Media platform, The Standard, has reported that investors have complained that Raymond Yuen, a prominent stock market commentator, ran a fraud scheme and deprived the people of nearly 7 million Hong Kong Dollars. дальше »
2018-11-5 20:42 | |
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Rapper T.I. and Business Partner Ryan Felton Sued for Securities Fraud
Rapper T. I. and his business partner are being sued for securities fraud by several individuals that had invested in their cryptocurrency. The “Live Your Life” rapper – whose real name is Clifford Harris Jr. дальше »
2018-11-4 22:52 | |
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Indian Cryptocurrency Fraud Case Reaches Impasse
A one-year-old cryptocurrency fraud case, involving an Indian suspect, has reached a deadlock, as affected investors refuse to testify. Lack of Witness Testimonies Stall Proceedings A Goregaon resident, Subhashchand Jewria, was accused of luring investors to his fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme in 2017. дальше »
2018-10-17 20:08 | |
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Federal Judge Rules Cryptocurrency MBC Is a Commodity
In a landmark case for the cryptocurrency industry, a federal judge has ruled that a cryptocurrency caught in the midst of a lawsuit is a commodity, court documents reveal. дальше »
2018-9-28 23:15 | |
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Vitalik Buterin co-authors research showing how Ethereum can scale securely
Ethereum devs are edging closer to scaling Ethereum. A new paper, co-authored by Vitalik Buterin, claims to have eliminated certain security trade-offs plaguing its new ‘sharding‘ tech. Researchers Mustafa Al-Bassam and Alberto Sonnino from University College London teamed up with Buterin to publish, what they say, is the key to fixing Ethereum’s scalability problems. дальше »
2018-9-26 17:47 | |
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Ex-CEO of Crypto Company Sentenced to Prison for Fraud, Fined $9 Million
The former CEO of a cryptocurrency company has been sentenced to prison time and ordered to pay $9 million in restitution due to his company’s role in a major Ponzi scheme that cost hundreds of investors millions of dollars. дальше »
2018-9-16 21:45 | |
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Texas Man Sentenced to Jail after Being Found Guilty of $9 Million Crypto Fraud
A Texas man, formerly a citizen of Somer, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for his involvement in a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme worth $9 million. Homero Joshua Garza, the 33-year-old convict, will be put under three years of supervised release after his jail term ends. дальше »
2018-9-15 07:00 | |
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Shanghai Police Question OKEx Founder Star Xu over Alleged Investment Fraud
The founder of cryptocurrency exchange OKEx has been taken into custody by Shanghai police officials after allegedly being involved in a fraudulent scheme regarding the WFEE Coin, Sina Finance reported on September 11, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-12 17:00 | |
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OKEx Founder Released After Questioning in Connection With Suspected Coin Fraud
The founder of cryptocurrency exchange OKEx was detained for questioning on September 10, 2018, by Shanghai police to investigate a case of suspected digital currency fraud related to WFee coin. дальше »
2018-9-12 23:42 | |
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OKex and OKCoin Crypto Exchange Founder Star Xu Questioned for Investor Fraud Allegations
Shanghai Police Questioning Star Xu, Founder of World’s Second Largest Crypto Exchange Shanghai police have brought in Star Xu, who has been allegedly involved in a fraudulent scheme concerning WFEE coin, of which he is currently a shareholder. дальше »
2018-9-11 17:47 | |
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OKEx Founder Star Xu Arrested by Shanghai Police Over Alleged Investment Fraud
The founder of cryptocurrency exchange OKex has been taken into custody by Shanghai police officials. Star Xu is allegedly involved in a fraudulent scheme regarding WFEE Coin. As Xu is a shareholder in this potentially fraudulent company, he is put through a round of questioning to get to the bottom of these rumors. дальше »
2018-9-11 15:07 | |
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Bitcoin Fraud Suspect Alexander Vinnik Extradited To Russia
Greece’s Supreme Court has approved the extradition of Alexander Vinnik to Russia. Some think he might also have valuable information for U. S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller as he investigates alleged Russian election meddling. дальше »
2018-9-6 00:00 | |
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Busted: Indian Police Raids CoinX Trading Office, Unearth $1.43 Million MLM Scam
Yet another cryptocurrency-based Ponzi MLM scheme surfaced on August 25, 2018, as the police caught five fraudsters in the city of Hyderabad, India. While raiding a local real estate firm, GRM Estates Pvt. дальше »
2018-8-29 05:00 | |
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Pumps and Dumps of Cryptocurrencies: An Old Scam Made new
In sharp contrast to their original mission statement, there are many “pink sheet” or “penny stock” scams that go mostly unnoticed by the SEC and the exchanges. These Microcap Stock Fraud schemes run into the billions annually according to August 8, 2018, reports. дальше »
2018-8-9 20:00 | |
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Turkish “National” Coin Turcoin Defrauds People of Millions
Police in Istanbul has arrested the founders of Hipper, a company that launched the Turkish “national” coin Turcoin. The two arrested were involved in a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme and cheated over 10,000 victims. дальше »
2018-7-6 16:14 | |
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