French prosecutors charge Telegram CEO Pavel Durov with complicity in child exploitation, drug trafficking

French authorities have disclosed the charges against Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov, who was arrested on Aug. 24 at Le Bourget airport near Paris. Durov faces a series of grave accusations, including complicity in child exploitation, drug trafficking, and other organized criminal activities, marking a significant escalation in a judicial investigation that has garnered […] The post French prosecutors charge Telegram CEO Pavel Durov with complicity in child exploitation, drug trafficking appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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2 pig butcher busts: Feds recover $5M, ex-Kansas bank CEO jailed

United States prosecutors announced nearly $5 million worth of Tether (USDT) has been seized from a crypto scammer, while in Kansas, a former bank CEO is going to jail for embezzlement. дальше »

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Ex-Wemade CEO indicted for fabricating Wemix token data

South Korean prosecutors have indicted former Wemade CEO Chang Hyun-guk for allegedly falsifying and concealing details about the circulation of Wemix tokens. Korean prosecutors have indicted Chang Hyun-guk, the former CEO of gaming company Wemade, on charges of fabricating and… дальше »

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Craig Wright Referred To UK Prosecutors For Alleged Perjury In Bitcoin Authorship Case

The Bitcoin authorship saga continues after a UK judge directed Craig Wright’s case to British prosecutors for alleged perjury and forgery of documents. The direction follows the latest ruling in the legal battle between the Australian computer scientist and the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA). дальше »

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Who is Craig Wright? Self-proclaimed Bitcoin inventor referred to UK prosecutors for alleged perjury

On Tuesday, a judge at London’s High Court referred Craig Wright, an Australian computer scientist, who had claimed to have invented Bitcoin, to British prosecutors for alleged perjury. The judge concluded that he had “extensively and repeatedly” lied to substantiate his false claim. дальше »

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Self-proclaimed Bitcoin inventor Craig Wright faces perjury investigation: report

Self-proclaimed Bitcoin inventor Craig Wright was reportedly referred to U.K. prosecutors for alleged perjury after a judge found he lied “extensively and repeatedly” about his claim. Australian computer scientist Craig Wright who claimed to have invented Bitcoin (BTC) was referred… дальше »

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US prosecutors oppose Ethereum dev’s motion to reduce 5-year sentence

In April 2022, a judge sentenced Virgil Griffith to 63 months in prison for violating U.S. sanctions on North Korea.

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Korean court gets new evidence alleging Terra’s Kwon deceived investors with fake transfers

South Korean prosecutors have found new evidence alleging that Terra founder Do Kwon conspired with former Chai CEO Shin Hyun-Sung to deceive investors with fake transactions. Terraform Labs co-founder Kwon Do-Hyeong, a central figure in the collapse of the Terra… дальше »

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Two Men Charged With Running Darknet Marketplace Empire Market

Federal prosecutors in Illinois have charged two men with owning and operating Empire Market, a darknet marketplace, according to court documents filed Friday. дальше »

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Former US prosecutors demand action on Binance exec’s detention in Nigeria

A group of more than 100 former US federal prosecutors has urged the United States government to intensify efforts to secure the release of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan from Nigerian custody, according to a June 6 letter. дальше »

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Former U.S. federal agents rally to free Binance exec detained in Nigeria

A cohort of former United States federal prosecutors and agents have urged the U.S. Department of State to intervene in efforts to help free Tigran Gambaryan, the head of financial crimes and compliance at Binance. Gambaryan is currently in custody… дальше »

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108 ex-prosecutors, feds echo calls to rescue Binance exec in Nigeria

The potential consequences of the United States government not helping Tigran Gambaryan are “dire,” according to a cohort of former federal prosecutors and agents. дальше »

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Former Federal Prosecutors, Agents Ask U.S. Sec. Blinken to ‘Step Up’ Efforts to Secure Detained Binance Exec’s Release

A group of 108 former federal prosecutors and agents have signed a public letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging the State Department to “step up” its efforts to secure Binance compliance head Tigran Gambaryan’s release from a Nigerian prison, Axios reported Thursday evening. дальше »

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Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud Conspiracy Tied to Forcount Crypto Ponzi

Juan Tacuri, oe of the top promoters in the Forcount crypto ponzi scheme – a Brazil-based scam that bilked Spanish-speaking investors around the world of a collective $8.4 million – has pleaded guilty to his role in the operation, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday. дальше »

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Epoch Times CFO charged with $67m crypto money laundering scheme

Bill Guan, the chief financial officer of The Epoch Times, a far-right international media company, is accused of taking part in a multi-million crypto laundering scheme. U.S. federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment on Jun. 3, charging Weidong “Bill” Guan, the… дальше »

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Binance’s Changpeng Zhao Starts Prison Term in California

Changpeng Zhao, former CEO of Binance, began a four-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to enabling money laundering at his exchange. His sentence was shorter than the three years prosecutors sought, and he also agreed to pay a $50 million fine. дальше »

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FTX exec Ryan Salame got a harsher sentence than what the U.S. wanted. Why?

Ryan Salame’s sentence insight into the fates that lie ahead for SBF’s inner circle, which also includes his on-off girlfriend Caroline Ellison and head of engineering Nishad Singh. Prosecutors had sought five to seven years for former FTX executive Ryan… дальше »

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Former FTX executive Ryan Salame sentenced to 7.5 years in prison

The first of Sam Bankman-Fried’s associates to plead guilty to criminal charges has been sentenced to 7.5 years in prison. This length exceeds the prosecutors’ request for Ryan Salame, a former FTX executive, to be imprisoned for five to seven… дальше »

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U.S. prosecutors seek five to seven year sentence for FTX’s Ryan Salame

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… дальше »

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US prosecutors push for 5–7 years in prison for ex-FTX exec

U.S. prosecutors demanded “just punishment” fitting the scale of his crime, but Salame’s lawyers argue that he should serve no more than 18 months. дальше »

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Apple disputes monopoly claims, cites 'fierce competition' in court

Apple’s letter to a federal judge previewed its slated dismissal motion to a U.S. antitrust suit, with the firm claiming prosecutors didn’t define where it has a monopoly. дальше »

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Binance and Taiwan regulators curb $6.2m money laundering ring

Binance has collaborated with Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau and the Taipei District Prosecutors Office to crack down on a $6.2 million money laundering scheme. According to the official release, the massive operation valued at nearly NT$200 million was… дальше »

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How MIT Brothers Allegedly Cheated a Noxious-But-Accepted Ethereum Practice for $25M

First there was "The Bait." Then there was "Unblinding the block," followed by "The Search," and ultimately "The Propagation." U.S. prosecutors detailed an incredibly complicated Ethereum exploit in an indictment. дальше »

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Tornado Cash dev Alexey Pertsev’s court verdict is today: Here’s what we know

Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev is facing a lengthy prison sentence should a panel of judges in the Netherlands find him guilty of money laundering charges. That court decision is today, May 14 and comes amid Dutch prosecutors’ recommendation that Pertsev be slapped with a 64-month prison sentence. дальше »

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CZ sentenced and SBF’s deal: April’s crypto crime round-up

Do Kwon remains in a tug-of-war between the U.S. and South Korea. Meanwhile, prosecutors are continuing to clamp down on crypto mixers. April’s been a pretty significant month when it comes to crypto crime. Where else to start than with… дальше »

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US probes Jack Dorsey’s Block, Inc. over financial transactions: Report

U.S. prosecutors are reportedly investigating the fintech firm after a whistleblower claimed it processed thousands of transactions for users from sanctioned countries and terrorist groups. дальше »

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DOJ launches probe into Block’s compliance history following allegations of lapses

Fintech giant Block is under scrutiny by federal prosecutors from the Southern District of New York following allegations of significant compliance failures involving its main business units — Square and Cash App, NBC News reported on May 1. дальше »

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US prosecutors investigate crypto transactions at Jack Dorsey’s Block

The U.S. Attorney's Office is examining the financial transactions of Jack Dorsey's Block. дальше »

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Binance sued in Canada, CZ could serve 36 months in prison: Law Decoded

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is under legal pressure in Canada and the Philippines, while U.S. prosecutors are demanding 36 months in prison for Changpeng Zhao. дальше »

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DOJ’s Tornado Cash arguments show ‘obvious disdain for privacy’ — Lawyer

DeFi Education Fund’s legal chief said the prosecutors’ arguments against Roman Storm’s motion to dismiss were “filled with technical inaccuracies.” дальше »

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Ace Exchange Suspects Should Get 20-Year Prison Sentences: Prosecutors

Prosecutors in Taiwan have proposed lengthy prison sentences for ACE Exchange’s founder, David Pan, and former executives as main suspects in an alleged fraud and money laundering case. This development came after the Taiwanese authorities initiated a fresh round of charges against the exchange founder and several others. дальше »

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Week in crypto: CZ’s sentencing, Shiba Inu’s impressive growth, & Ripple vs. SEC’s new turn

The crypto market ended the week with various notable headlines, with Binance, Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Ripple (XRP) dominating trends over the last seven days. Binance founder faces a 36-month jail term New legal updates reveal former Binance CEO and founder Changpeng Zhao awaits sentencing for violating the United States’ money-laundering regulations. US prosecutors asked for a […] дальше »

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Taiwan prosecutors target 20-year sentences for Ace Exchange suspects

According to the prosecutors, the scale of losses justifies the sentence recommendation.

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Samourai Wallet Founders Arrested and Charged With Money Laundering

Federal prosecutors charges Samurai Wallet founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill with conspiracy to commit money laundering on Wednesday, as the U.S. government continues its approach to prosecuting crypto mixing tools that may be used by illicit actors and foreign governments to hide fund transfers. дальше »

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US Prosecutors Want Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao to Serve 3 Years Behind Bars

Federal prosecutors are pushing for a tougher 3-year prison term for Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao in connection with his role in the global cryptocurrency exchange’s violation of sanctions and money laundering laws. дальше »

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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao faces a possible 36 months jail time for violating U.S. laws

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. дальше »

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US seeks 36-month jail sentence for Binance founder

U.S. prosecutors are seeking 36 months of imprisonment for Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, citing the “magnitude of Zhao’s willful violation of U.S. law and its consequences.” Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao might be facing 36 months… дальше »

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Binance founder should be jailed for 36 months, US prosecutors say

Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao is expected to be sentenced on April 30 after pleading guilty to money laundering in November 2023. дальше »

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SEC prosecutors quit after ‘abuse of power’ in DEBT Box case

Two SEC lawyers, Michael Welsh and Joseph Watkins, have resigned from the agency due to “materially false and misleading representations” made in a crypto case last year. дальше »

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Nebraskan Citizen Charged in $3.5 Million Cryptojacking Fraud

Prosecutors alleged a Nebraska man defrauded cloud providers in a complex cryptojacking scheme. The post Nebraskan Citizen Charged in $3.5 Million Cryptojacking Fraud appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Taiwanese Crypto Exchange Founder Charged With Money Laundering And Fraud

David Pan, the founder of the Taiwanese crypto exchange ACE, alongside six other suspects, has been charged by prosecutors with fraud and money laundering. According to the official press release, a court ruled the confiscation of Pan’s assets. дальше »

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Dutch Prosecutors Seek 64-Month Jail Sentence for Tornado Cash Dev Alexey Pertsev

The judge will deliver the verdict on May 14, the court said. дальше »

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KuCoin drops 17% in 24 hours amidst criminal allegations

U.S. prosecutors charge KuCoin with anti-money laundering violations and misleading investors. CEO Johny Lyu addresses regulatory scrutiny, emphasizing that KuCoin is not an exception.  In The post KuCoin drops 17% in 24 hours amidst criminal allegations appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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KuCoin Charged By DOJ As ‘Money Laundering Hub’ In Alleged $9B Scheme

In a significant development, federal prosecutors in the United States have charged cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin and two of its founders with violating anti-money laundering (AML) laws. Founders Face DOJ Charges  The US Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed an indictment against KuCoin and its founders, Chun Gan (also known as “Michael”) and Ke Tang (also known […] дальше »

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Crypto Exchange KuCoin Violated Anti-Money Laundering Laws, U.S. Charges

U. S. federal prosecutors charged crypto exchange KuCoin and two of its founders with violating anti-money laundering laws on Tuesday, saying the exchange operated in the U. S. , lied to at least one of its investors about operating in the U. дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried Getting Ready For Prison Sentence? US Gov’t Gets Greenlight To Sell Assets

As Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former chief executive officer (CEO) of defunct crypto exchange FTX readies for his prison sentence, prosecutors have formally requested the court to authorize the sale of two jets linked to the former crypto billionaire. дальше »

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Korean altcoin issuer detained over $16.1m fraud allegations

A South Korean altcoin issuer was arrested by the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office’s Virtual Asset Crime Joint Investigation Team on March 19, facing fraud charges. The unnamed individual is accused of defrauding investors of $16.1 million, an arrest that… дальше »

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Bankman-Fried’s lawyers decry proposed 50-year sentence as ‘medieval view of punishment’

Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers criticize prosecutors’ 50-year prison proposal as distorted, amid wire fraud and conspiracy accusations related to his crypto empire’s downfall. U.S. prosecutors’ proposal to put FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried in prison for as long as 50 years adopts… дальше »

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Crypto Fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried Should Be Locked Up For Upto 50 Years, Prosecutors Say

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FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Should Receive A 50-Year Jail Sentence: Prosecutors

The prosecutors in the fraud case against the former CEO of the now-defunct FTX exchange, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), have now suggested a jail sentence to the court. This development comes as the sentencing of the former crypto billionaire is slated for later this month. дальше »

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