Crypto Kidnappings and Schemes: A Global Roundup of Recent Enforcement Actions

The cryptocurrency world continues to see a wave of criminal activity, with investigations and arrests spanning multiple countries and continents. France saw the arrest of Bajjou, a suspected mastermind behind kidnappings targeting individuals in the crypto industry, while Ukraine apprehended a hacker responsible for large-scale cryptojacking operations. In the US, the SEC won a significant legal victory against Keith Crews, accused of running a fraudulent crypto scheme that defrauded investors. This article explores these recent developments and their implications for the cryptocurrency market.