$75 Billion Linked to Crypto Crime Drives Blockchain Collaboration With Law Enforcement

$15 billion in illicit entity balances and $60 billion in downstream wallets are reshaping global enforcement, revealing a vast, traceable pool of crypto-linked assets ripe for recovery. $75 Billion in Crypto-Linked Illicit Holdings Drives New Wave of Global Seizures Growing coordination between blockchain investigators and law enforcement is redefining how digital assets tied to crime … Read more

India Arrests 5 in Crypto Network Takedown Tied to Massive Cross-Border Fraud

India intensifies its offensive against global crypto crime networks as authorities seize critical evidence and arrest key players in massive digital asset fraud case. CBI Cracks Down on Crypto Scam Syndicate A surge in cross-border crypto-related financial crimes has prompted intensified enforcement by Indian authorities as digital assets become central to transnational fraud operations. The … Read more

Thai Authorities Arrest Portuguese National Linked to $580M Cryptocurrency Fraud

Thailand authorities arrested a Portuguese national on Oct. 2, 2025, who is accused of masterminding a cryptocurrency and credit card fraud scheme that stole more than $586 million. Arrest Follows Journalist’s Tip A Portuguese national accused of masterminding a cryptocurrency and credit card fraud operation that fleeced more than €500 million ($586 million) from victims … Read more

UK Convicts Chinese Mastermind in Largest Bitcoin Seizure Case

A Chinese national has been convicted in the UK for masterminding a fraudulent crypto scheme that defrauded more than 128,000 victims of over 61,000 bitcoins. Global Investigation and UK’s Largest Seizure A Chinese national has been convicted in the United Kingdom (UK) for her role in a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme that fleeced over 61,000 bitcoin … Read more

Dating-App Deception Leads to $1.4M Crypto Loss — Colorado Bureau of Investigation Sounds Alarm

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is investigating a case in which a man lost $1.4 million in retirement savings to a crypto-romance scam. How the Scam Unfolded The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is reportedly looking into the case of a man who lost $1.4 million in retirement savings to a crypto-romance scam. The case, … Read more

Fraudulent Token Scheme Smashed as Judge Delivers Crushing $3.34M Blow

Colorado slams fraudulent crypto scheme with $3.34 million judgment as hype-fueled token collapse exposes lavish misuse of investor funds. Colorado Court Slams Indxcoin Founders With Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Judgment The Colorado Division of Securities announced on Sept. 16 that Denver District Court Judge Heidi L. Kutcher ruled against Indxcoin LLC and its founders, Eli and … Read more

Korean Court Sentences Accomplices in V Global Crypto Fraud to Suspended Prison Terms

A South Korean court has given suspended prison sentences to three individuals involved in the V Global cryptocurrency fraud. Suspended Jail Sentences for Accomplices in V Global Scam A South Korean court has sentenced three individuals linked to the fake cryptocurrency exchange V Global—accused of defrauding approximately 50,000 victims out of $1.44 billion—to suspended prison … Read more

SEC Chair Prioritizes Clear Fraud Cases Over Technical Breaches

A bold new SEC agenda is taking shape, as the agency slashes aggressive penalties, targets real fraud, and champions clear crypto rules to keep innovation stateside. Paul Atkins Rejects Gensler’s Aggressive Fines in Favor of Predictable Enforcement The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is shifting its enforcement priorities under the leadership of chair Paul … Read more