Tag: crime
Police Dismantle Group Behind Melbourne Crypto ATM Heists
Police dismantle Melbourne crime syndicate behind crypto ATM and collectible card store burglaries, seizing stolen goods and firearms. Police in Melbourne have successfully dismantled a…
FBI Unveils $15M Crypto Kidnapping Case in Chicago
FBI investigates a $15M crypto kidnapping case in Chicago, arrests one suspect, searches for others, and tracks missing crypto funds. The FBI recently unsealed court…
Canadian Arrested for Stealing $65M in Crypto from DeFi Protocols
Canadian Andean Medjedovic arrested for stealing $65M in crypto from DeFi protocols KyberSwap and Indexed Finance. Andean Medjedovic, a Canadian national, has been charged with…
Seven People Sentenced in Manchester for Crypto Extortion Plot
A UK gang has been sentenced for kidnapping and extorting a crypto investor. Crypto-related crimes are rising, with an estimated $1.1 billion stolen by 2023.…
South African Man Granted Bail in Bitcoin Terror Financing Case
A South African man granted bail in Bitcoin terror financing case. Authorities investigate alleged cryptocurrency transactions linked to extremist activities. A South African man accused…
Texas Man Sentenced in First U.S. Crypto Tax Fraud Case
Texas man sentenced in first U.S. crypto tax fraud case, highlighting IRS efforts, blockchain analytics, and risks of undeclared Bitcoin profits. A Texas resident, Frank…
Crypto ‘Godfather’ and LA Deputy Admit to Conspiracy Charges
Crypto ‘Godfather’ Adam Iza and LA Deputy Saavedra plead guilty to conspiracy, civil rights violations, fraud, and tax evasion charges. A cryptocurrency businessman and a…
U.S. Grand Jury Indicts Three Russians for Operating Crypto Mixers
A U.S. grand jury indicts three Russians for operating crypto mixers Blender.io and Sinbad.io, used for laundering stolen funds. A federal grand jury in the…
Father of Four in Canada Targeted in Brutal Kidnapping Attempt Over Bitcoin
Father of four in Canada targeted in violent kidnapping attempt for bitcoin, forced into hiding; suspects released on bail pending trial. A Canadian crypto forum…
