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Hong Kong Police crackdown on cryptocurrency scam involving counterfeit currency
Authorities in Hong Kong have flagged a surge in counterfeit banknotes brought into circulation via cryptocurrency scams. According to a local report, the Hong Kong police seized 3,396 fake notes between January and April 2024. The counterfeits amounted to a… дальше »
2024-6-3 14:36 | |
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Hong Kong Police Tackle Surge in Counterfeit Currency Linked to Crypto Frauds
Hong Kong police face a surge in counterfeit banknotes tied to crypto scams, seizing over 3,000 fake notes and tightening regulatory measures to protect the financial system. The post Hong Kong Police Tackle Surge in Counterfeit Currency Linked to Crypto Frauds appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2024-6-3 07:49 | |
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Betrayal In The Force: How An Indian Officer’s Bitcoin Theft Could Change Crypto Policing Forever
In a striking crypto breach of trust, an Indian police officer, Chandrahar SR, was recently arrested for illicitly siphoning off Bitcoin worth approximately INR 1. 8 crores ($216,000). This misconduct occurred amid an investigation into a major cryptocurrency scam that dates back to 2017. дальше »
2024-6-1 23:00 | |
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Indian cop arrested for stealing over $200K in Bitcoin tied to a scam probe
An Indian police officer has been arrested for siphoning off INR 1.8 crores worth of Bitcoin, approximately $216,000, related to a crypto scam investigation. Per a local report, Chandrahar SR, a former police inspector with the Central Crime Branch (CCB),… дальше »
2024-5-31 13:35 | |
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South Korea Busts Crypto Scam: 19 Arrested In ‘Reading Room’ Fraud
South Korean law enforcement has struck a blow against social media-fueled crypto scam with the arrest of 19 individuals linked to a deceptive “crypto reading room.” The Daegu Police Agency’s raid, which unfolded on May 21st, exposed a manipulative scheme that preyed on more than 300 unsuspecting investors, swindling them out of a staggering $19 […] дальше »
2024-5-26 18:00 | |
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South Korean police arrest 19 in crypto fraud bust
South Korean authorities have arrested 19 members of a fraudulent social media chat group that scammed 308 investors out of nearly $19 million. Those arrested had operated an open chat room and scammed hundreds of investors out of $18.8 million… дальше »
2024-5-26 17:42 | |
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ESET and Dutch police expose Ebury botnet’s cryptocurrency theft operations
Dutch cybersecurity specialists have linked a major cryptocurrency theft to the infamous Ebury botnet, responsible for compromising over 400,000 servers over a 15-year period. According to a report from Slovakian cybersecurity firm ESET, the incident was initially uncovered during a… дальше »
2024-5-23 13:44 | |
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London Police Arrest Suspect in Pump.fun Exploit After 24-Hour Operation
London police arrested Jarett Dunn, the alleged pump. fun exploiter, following an over 24-hour search that tracked his social media activities. The post London Police Arrest Suspect in Pump. дальше »
2024-5-20 05:18 | |
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Indian crime officials being probed in major Bitcoin scam
Several officers from the Indian Crime Branch, including an Inspector General of Police (IGP), are being probed by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with a Bitcoin scam. The SIT has issued a notice to Inspector General of Police… дальше »
2024-5-15 12:29 | |
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Sichuan police uncover underground finance scheme involving $2b in USDT
Chinese police in Sichuan reportedly intensified crackdowns on underground banking networks, with a particular focus on USDT transactions totaling billions of U.S. dollars. Chinese police in the Sichuan province reportedly uncovered a wide-scale underground banking scheme, with operations reportedly involving… дальше »
2024-5-15 10:33 | |
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Hong Kong father-son surrender in $2m crypto investor kidnapping case
Hong Kong father and son surrender in crypto investor abduction, exposing the city’s violent crime wave and a $1.9 million financial dispute. A Hong Kong businessman and his son surrendered to police due to their involvement in the kidnapping of… дальше »
2024-5-10 10:58 | |
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Dutch police arrest suspect in $30 million ZKasino scam
Dutch police arrested a 26-year-old man on April 29. The arrest is connected to the ZKasino crypto gambling scam that involves over $30 million. Police have seized 11. 4 million euros ($12. 2 million) in crypto and other assets from the suspect. дальше »
2024-5-3 13:41 | |
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Chinese authorities arrest suspect in StarkNet airdrop identity scam
Chinese police arrested a suspect who stole 40,000 StarkNet airdrop tokens by submitting false identity claims before converting the ill-gotten STRK to over $91,000 in USDT. The post Chinese authorities arrest suspect in StarkNet airdrop identity scam appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-5-1 14:20 | |
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UK law enforcement given new powers to seize, destroy digital assets linked to criminals
The UK government enacted new laws on April 26 that grant the National Crime Agency (NCA) and police enhanced powers to seize, freeze, and destroy digital assets linked to criminal activities. The new measures aim to disrupt the financial networks of organized crime groups that increasingly exploit cryptocurrencies to launder money . дальше »
2024-4-27 02:16 | |
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UK authorises police to seize illicit crypto without arrests
UK police now have powers to seize, freeze or destroy criminal crypto holdings. It follows new legislation that comes into effect today, April 26, 2024. Reforms to help UK’s national security, said Home Secretary James Cleverly. дальше »
2024-4-26 17:15 | |
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British law agency gains enhanced crypto seizure powers
The UK government has enacted enhanced powers for the National Crime Agency and police to seize and freeze crypto used by criminals. The British National Crime Agency (NCA) will no longer be required to make an arrest before seizing crypto… дальше »
2024-4-26 12:40 | |
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Chinese police investigate developers of Filecoin’s second-largest defi protocol STFIL
Liquid staking protocol STFIL is allegedly under investigation by Chinese police amid concerning fund transfers and protocol upgrades. The STFIL team revealed in an X post on Apr. 9 that the core team members of the protocol are under investigation… дальше »
2024-4-9 12:15 | |
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Nigeria and Interpol collaborate to extradite Binance executive amid money laundering charges
The Nigerian Government has engaged the International Criminal Police Organization, Interpol, to facilitate the extradition of Binance executive Nadeem Anjarwalla, who is currently on the run, as reported by local media outlet Punch. дальше »
2024-4-3 17:55 | |
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South Korean police nab fraudsters in $4.1m crypto scam
South Korean police apprehended a pair of fraudsters who stole 5.5 billion won ($4.1 million) from a senior man under the guise of profitable crypto investments. The Haeundae Police Station in Busan, South Korea, caught two people in their 20s… дальше »
2024-3-26 15:19 | |
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US police arrest MEV engineer connected to alleged $1.2 million rug
The U.S. law enforcement has apprehended Robert Robb, an MEV engineer known in the crypto community as “pokerbrat,” according to records from the Henderson Police authority. The reason behind the arrest, which happened on March 20, remains unknown as of… дальше »
2024-3-21 12:44 | |
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Dubai Police Employs Cardano To Secure Its Criminal Investigations
In a news that flew under the radar, the Dubai Police has announced a pioneering pilot project that leverages the Cardano blockchain to ensure the security and integrity of sensitive data from criminal investigations. дальше »
2024-3-12 21:00 | |
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Crypto Probe Unveils Federal Officer’s Connection To Alleged Bitcoin Theft
A dark cloud hangs over the Australian federal police as one of its own, Officer William Wheatley, stands accused of a daring crypto heist. The missing loot? A staggering 81. 62 Bitcoins, valued at a then-humble $309,000 in 2019, but now a cool $4. дальше »
2024-2-19 16:30 | |
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Australian police officer indicted for alleged theft of 81 BTC from drug proceeds
William Wheatley, an officer of the Australian police, is currently undergoing court proceedings in connection with accusations of stealing crypto assets seized during the dismantling of an online drug-trafficking operation. дальше »
2024-2-14 12:51 | |
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Metacrime and the Need for a Metaverse Police Presence
Interpol's proposal for metaverse police units aims to combat metacrime in the growing world of virtual reality. The post Metacrime and the Need for a Metaverse Police Presence appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »
2024-1-22 05:03 | |
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Spain detains man who helped Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith enter North Korea
Spanish police have arrested a c who helped Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith violate U. S. sanctions and travel to North Korea, Reuters reported on Dec. 1. Local authorities reportedly discovered that Alejandro Cao de Benos was in Barcelona under a false identity and intended to travel by train to Madrid. дальше »
2023-12-2 00:10 | |
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Crypto Mixer Sanctioned by U.S. Treasury for North Korea Allegations, as FBI, Dutch and Finnish Police Seize Website
The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Asset Control listed two crypto addresses tied to Sinbad, a mixing service, in its latest sanctions list. дальше »
2023-11-30 18:48 | |
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Hong Kong police investigate $15.4 million scam on Hounax trading platform
The Hong Kong Police have initiated an inquiry into Hounax, a cryptocurrency trading platform, following numerous complaints totaling $15. 4 million in reported scams, the South China Morning Post reported on Nov. дальше »
2023-11-28 17:59 | |
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Nigerian Politician In Custody For Crypto Exchange Breach
A Nigerian politician, Ambassador Wilfred Bonse, has been apprehended by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in connection to a security breach suffered by crypto exchange Patricia Technologies Limited. This development comes as Patricia defaults on its debt repayment schedule to customers following a $2 million exploit in 2022. дальше »
2023-11-26 20:00 | |
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Arrest made in Nigeria’s Patricia Technologies crypto wallet heist
A spokesperson for the Nigerian Police Force said that Wilfred Bonse, a Nigerian politician, has been arrested for the theft, the conversion of cryptocurrency wallets, and the unauthorized fund diversion from Patricia Technologies. дальше »
2023-11-25 11:42 | |
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DPRK hackers impersonate South Korean officials to steal crypto
According to South Korea’s National Police Agency, the hackers stole the information of 1,468 victims between March and October 2023. North Korean hackers are now trying to lure victims by pretending to be South Korean officials and journalists in a… дальше »
2023-11-22 15:07 | |
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Malaysian man falls victim to $200k crypto scam
A Malaysian man, aged 42, has become the latest victim of a cryptocurrency scam, losing nearly RM1 million (approximately $212,000) of his savings. According to Johor Baru South Police assistant commissioner Raub Selama, the victim, who has not been named,… дальше »
2023-11-20 15:58 | |
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Poloniex Confirms Hacker’s ID, Involves Police In Investigation
Crypto exchange Poloniex claims to have confirmed the identity of the party behind the $126 million hack of its platform. In addition, the crypto exchange has also invited the local police of multiple nations into its investigation as it looks to recover these stolen assets. дальше »
2023-11-18 16:30 | |
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BlackRock reaches police after fake XRP ETF application
The Delaware State Department has referred the case regarding BlackRock’s bogus application to launch an XRP-based ETF to the state DoJ. As Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas reported, on Nov. 13, an application from BlackRock appeared on the official website of… дальше »
2023-11-15 15:56 | |
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Kraken helps UK police in recovering $2m in stolen crypto
Crypto exchange Kraken teamed up with SEROCU in “Operation Hyphen” to successfully retrieve and return over $2 million in cryptocurrency stolen in a major scam. The South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU), with the help of the cryptocurrency exchange… дальше »
2023-11-10 15:33 | |
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