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Patel stressed that the bureau would find those involved in these crypto crimes to “bring them to justice.” The FBI has been battling social crypto fraud, commonly known as “pig butchering” schemes, to prevent elderly Americans from being financially affected by these scams. FBI Director Kash Patel Intensifies Battle Against Crypto Fraud on Social Media … Read more
The DOJ’s record bitcoin forfeiture case has renewed scrutiny of global scam compounds tied to crypto fraud, trafficking, and organized crime. Authorities sought forfeiture of 127,271 BTC, worth about $15 billion. Record Bitcoin Case Puts Global Scam Compounds Back in Focus The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)’s record bitcoin forfeiture case has returned to focus … Read more
A senior CIA official with top-secret clearance was arrested May 19, 2026, after FBI agents pulled 303 one-kilogram gold bars, roughly $2 million in cash, and about 35 luxury watches, many of them Rolexes, from his Fairfax County, Virginia, home. Senior CIA Official David Rush Faces Federal Theft Charge David Rush, who held a senior … Read more
Andean Medjedovic, the Canadian national charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for stealing $65 million across two decentralized finance ( Defi) exploits, moved 2,900 ETH worth $6.8 million to Tornado Cash on Wednesday. Key Takeaways: Andean Medjedovic moved 2,900 ETH worth $6.8 million to Tornado Cash on April 29, 2026. The DOJ charged Medjedovic … Read more
Missing California man Nai Ping Hou’s finances are now central to a suspicious disappearance investigation. Over $1 million in withdrawn funds tied to gold and cryptocurrency purchases has raised concerns about who controlled his assets. Key Takeaways: FBI investigators are examining Nai Ping Hou’s depleted accounts after his disappearance. Gold and cryptocurrency purchases raised concerns … Read more
Bitcoin fraud claims led to a federal prison sentence for Sze Man Yu Inos. The case highlights how personal trust and false investment promises can expose older victims to major losses. Key Takeaways: Inos received prison time after prosecutors described false bitcoin investment claims. Saipan victims faced wider financial harm as the scheme expanded geographically. … Read more
Americans reported a record $11.37 billion in cryptocurrency-related losses to the FBI in 2025, marking the highest annual total on record. Key Takeaways: FBI IC3 logged $11.37B crypto losses in 2025, up 22% YoY across 181,565 complaints. Investment scams drove $7.2B losses, dominating IC3 data and targeting U.S. users via social apps. Chainalysis sees $17B … Read more
Federal prosecutors in Connecticut recovered more than $600,000 in tether ( USDT) after tracing stolen cryptocurrency from a phishing scam that used a physical letter to deceive a hardware wallet user. Connecticut Crypto Phishing Victim to Recover Funds Local media reported that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut, working with the FBI’s … Read more
Federal crackdown exposes alleged crypto price manipulation network, signaling intensifying enforcement risk for digital asset firms as authorities target coordinated trading schemes that inflated valuations and misled investors across global markets. Crypto Market Manipulation Charges Target Firms, Executives Federal prosecutors detailed a sweeping enforcement action targeting crypto market abuse. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) … Read more
Crypto scammers are increasingly exploiting trusted institutions like the FBI to deceive users, using fake Tron-based tokens and urgent messaging to steal sensitive data while losses across digital asset fraud surge into the billions. FBI Issues Warning Raising Alarm Over Expanding Crypto Scam Threat The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) New York field office warned … Read more