Tag: crime
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Bitcoin Trade Followed by Murder
A 24-year-old man was stabbed to death in Norway a short time after completing a cash-for-Bitcoin transaction. The world of cryptocurrency is a virtual one,…
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Bitcoin Account Dispute Leads to Killingly Home Invasion
Two women have been arrested for their role in a home invasion that was precipitated by the opening of a Bitcoin account. Many cryptocurrency enthusiasts…
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US Marshals to Auction Off $4.3 Million in Bitcoins
The United States Marshals Service is conducting a sale of 660 bitcoins which were forfeited in various federal cases. Auction of Bitcoins by a Government…
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Russian Bitcoin Mining Criminal Faces up to Five Years in Prison
A Russian hacker who used government-owned servers for illicit Bitcoin mining is facing up to five years in jail for his actions. One thing you…
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Prime Suspect in Bitcoin Scam Arrested in Thailand
Prinya Jaravijit, the main suspect in a $34 million Bitcoin scam, was arrested in Thailand after returning to the country. Justice does not always move…
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French Bitcoin Scam Nets 31 Million Euros from 700 Victims
A new Bitcoin scam has been uncovered in France, and the losses by victims are more than 31 million euros. Cryptocurrencies went on a massive…
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Crowd Machine Hacking Case – Two Suspects Arrested in Oklahoma
Two men have been arrested from Oklahoma City in connection with the Crowd Machine hacking incident last week. The suspects have allegedly stolen cryptocurrency worth…
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Another Bitcoin Scam Surfaces Targeting Utility Customers
Another Bitcoin scam has surfaced in Las Vegas where power utility customers are told they will be disconnected unless they immediately pay in crypto. An…
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Canadian Town Pays Off Hackers Behind Ransomware Attack
A small town in Canada has decided to pay off the hackers behind a ransomware attack to get their computer systems back online. One of…
