FBI will use NFTs to contact victims of crypto fraud scheme Clucoin
The FBI will notify victims of a $1.1 million fraud scheme through NFTs after the founder pled guilty to using the funds to fund his online gambling habit. Go to Source
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Compliance experts should help regulate crypto — Silk Road 2.0 founder
Compliance experts explain the importance of working with regulators to ensure that effective crypto laws are passed. Go to Source
Kim Dotcom’s Extradition to US Approved by New Zealand Justice Minister
Kim Dotcom, the founder of Megaupload, may soon be extradited to the U.S. from New Zealand following a decision by Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. Dotcom, who has long resisted extradition since an FBI raid in 2012, said he has a plan and expressed his affection for New Zealand. He is accused by the U.S. of … Read more
FBI will ‘neither confirm nor deny’ the existence of Satoshi records
An investigative journalist reported that the FBI issued a standard ‘Glomar response’ to a request for information on Satoshi Nakamoto but with an “interesting assertion.“ Go to Source
DOJ Launches Whistleblower Awards Program to Tackle Crypto Crimes
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated a Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program to encourage reporting of corporate criminal activities. This three-year program targets financial institutions, including cryptocurrency businesses, to enhance the detection and prosecution of corporate crimes. Whistleblowers who provide non-public information leading to forfeitures over $1 million are eligible for awards. DOJ … Read more
FBI Issues Warning About Crypto Exchange Scams
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned cryptocurrency users about scammers impersonating crypto exchange employees to steal funds through unsolicited messages or calls. These fraudsters create urgency, claiming issues with accounts to trick victims into providing login details, clicking links, or sharing identification information. FBI Alerts Public to Cryptocurrency Exchange Scams The Federal Bureau … Read more
FBI Seizes Cryptocurrency Linked to North Korean Ransomware
A grand jury in Kansas City indicted North Korean national Rim Jong Hyok for his role in a conspiracy involving ransomware attacks on U.S. hospitals and healthcare providers. The group laundered cryptocurrency proceeds and used the funds for further cyber intrusions into global defense, technology, and government entities. The ransomware attacks disrupted patient care and … Read more
FBI Seizes $2.5M in Crypto From Thailand-Based Pig Butchering Scam Targeting Americans
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has launched a civil forfeiture action to reclaim cryptocurrency seized by the FBI from international fraudsters involved in “pig butchering” schemes. This initiative aims to return the stolen funds to victims and hold criminals accountable. “The rate at which bad actors are using elaborate pig-butchering scams to defraud innocent people is … Read more
Federal Agencies Join Forces to Fight Crypto Scams
Several federal agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), convened at a Fraud Disruption Conference to combat crypto scams, particularly the “pig butchering” fraud that siphons billions from Americans annually. The meeting brought together over 300 officials from 15 federal agencies to strategize against this pervasive … Read more
US State Dept offers $5M reward for OneCoin ’Cryptoqueen’
Bulgaria’s Acting Prosecutor General said Ruja Ignatova would be charged in absentia, while the FBI listed a $5 million reward for the OneCoin founder. Go to Source
