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Indictment Unsealed in Puerto Rico Charging Two Men in $650 Million Omegapro Investment Fraud

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An indictment was unsealed on Tuesday in the District of Puerto Rico, charging Michael Shannon Sims, 48, and Juan Carlos Reynoso, 57, for their alleged roles in operating and promoting Omegapro, an international investment scheme that defrauded investors of over $650 million, primarily via cryptocurrency. According to court documents, Sims, a founder and promoter of … Read more

DOJ Denies Epstein Client List Exists; Public Skepticism Fuels Cover-Up Claims

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The Trump administration’s Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have formally denied the existence of Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged “client list” and confirmed his death as suicide, but public skepticism persists amid claims of a cover-up. ‘Official’ Findings: No List, No Foul Play The Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI, led by Trump-appointed officials, … Read more

Tether Aids $225M Seizure in US Secret Service’s Largest Crypto Bust Ever

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The U.S. Secret Service shattered records with a $225 million crypto seizure, spotlighting Tether’s role in dismantling global digital asset fraud at scale. US Secret Service Achieves Largest $225M Crypto Bust With Tether’s Support Digital asset firm Tether announced on June 18 that the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has recognized its cooperation in … Read more

Gotbit Ordered to Dissolve After DOJ Seizes $23M in Crypto

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The DOJ shut down Gotbit in a sweeping crackdown, seizing $23 million in crypto and exposing years of fake trading volume that misled investors and platforms. DOJ Forces Market Manipulator Gotbit to Shut Down The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on June 13 that Gotbit Consulting LLC, a cryptocurrency-focused financial firm based in Russia … Read more

US Seizes Crypto and 145 Domains From Identity Theft Marketplace

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized 145 domains and cryptocurrency funds tied to the BidenCash identity theft marketplace, a dark web platform that trafficked in stolen payment card data and personal information. Operational since March 2022, BidenCash facilitated the sale of more than 15 million compromised records, serving over 117,000 users and generating … Read more

DOJ Seizes $7.74M in Crypto Tied to North Korean Tech Ring

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North Korea’s sprawling crypto laundering network has been hammered as U.S. authorities seized $7.74 million tied to fake IT jobs, blockchain trickery, and weapons funding. DOJ Targets North Korea’s Crypto Laundering Network With Asset Seizure The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on June 5 that it has filed a civil forfeiture complaint seeking to … Read more

US Seizes $868K in Crypto From Dating Scam That Drained Wallets

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Federal agents just seized $868K in crypto after busting a slick romance-fueled scam that funneled victims into fake digital asset platforms promising sky-high returns. Crypto Sting Unveiled: DOJ Seizes $868K After Web of Romance Turns Dark The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on May 23 that federal authorities have confiscated over $868K in cryptocurrency … Read more

Safemoon CEO Found Guilty in Major Crypto Fraud, Could Serve 45 Years

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Safemoon’s explosive rise was fueled by a massive fraud scheme, as its CEO was convicted for looting investor funds, lying about locked liquidity, and laundering millions. Safemoon CEO Faces 45 Years as Liquidity Pool Lies Lead to Federal Conviction The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on May 21 that Braden John Karony, chief executive … Read more