The Terraform Labs co-founder faces charges in South Korea relating to the crash of the Terra ecosystems’ cryptocurrencies.
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Fugitive Founder of Turkish Crypto Exchange Thodex Arrested in Albania
Albanian authorities have detained the founder and chief executive of the Turkish cryptocurrency exchange Thodex, who allegedly fled Turkey with customer funds as the trading platform collapsed. Faruk Fatih Ozer was wanted for fraud with a red notice issued by Interpol. Albania Captures Alleged Crypto Fraudster, Prepares to Hand Him Over to Turkish Judiciary Police […]Powered by WPeMatico
Former CEO of Crypto Exchange Wex Dmitry Vasiliev Reportedly Detained in Croatia
Dmitry Vasiliev, co-owner and former chief executive of the now defunct Russian crypto exchange Wex, has been arrested upon entering Croatia, local media reported. The crypto entrepreneur is wanted by Kazakhstan where he is accused of stealing money from an investor. Wex Executive Vasiliev Apprehended at the Airport in Zagreb Belarus-born Dmitry Vasiliev, former CEO […]Powered by WPeMatico
Report: Nigerian Trio Allegedly Uses Money Laundering Proceeds to Buy Bitcoins Worth Over $43 Million
Three Nigerian nationals are accused of using money laundering proceeds to buy bitcoin worth over $43 million from cryptocurrency exchange platforms like Binance and Busha. The trio is accused of moving an equivalent of over $215 million from Nigeria to Kenya between October and November 2020. Powerful Kenyan Politician Assists the Alleged Money Launderers The […]Powered by WPeMatico
Ukraine Security Service Busts Criminal Group Selling Bitcoin-Stealing Malware
Law enforcement authorities in Ukraine have exposed a crime ring specializing in cryptocurrency theft and laundering of illicit funds for hackers. The gang, which provided services to clients on the darknet, has been dismantled as a result of a joint operation carried out with the United States. Cybercriminals From Ukraine Launder Millions, Offer Flash Drives […]Powered by WPeMatico
FBI Works With Europol to Arrest Ransomware Gang, $1.3 Million in Cryptocurrencies Seized
A coordinated strike involving Europol, Interpol, and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has led to the arrest of two “prolific” ransomware operators allegedly responsible for ransom demands of up to 70 million euros. In addition, $1.3 million in cryptocurrencies were seized. Ransomware Operators Arrested, Crypto Seized The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) announced […]Powered by WPeMatico
Poland Confirms Arrest of Former Wex Exchange Executive in Warsaw
Reports of the detention of Dmitry Vasiliev, ex-head of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange Wex, have been confirmed by authorities in Poland. The former executive of the platform, allegedly involved in the theft of funds worth millions of dollars, faces possible extradition to Kazakhstan. Prosecutor’s Office Confirms Vasiliev Is in Custody in Poland Dmitry Vasiliev, who […]Powered by WPeMatico
Turkey jails 6 in probe into missing Thodex crypto exchange CEO
The arrested siblings of the missing Thodex CEO reportedly own millions of dollars worth of crypto.
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Darknet Market Joker’s Stash Retires After Raking in $1 Billion in Cryptocurrencies
One of the largest darknet marketplaces for selling identity data and stolen credit card information, Joker’s Stash retired last month after making off with a cool $1 billion in cryptocurrencies. Weeks ago, U.S. and European officials seized some of the web portal’s servers tied to Joker’s Stash site, but were unable to completely shut operations […]Powered by WPeMatico
‘Nakamoto Terminal’ selected prize winner of CFTC’s first science competition
A project with Satoshi Nakomoto’s namesake has been selected as winner of CFTC’s Project Streetlamp.
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