As cryptocurrency adoption gains momentum, a concerning trend emerges: the escalating threat of violent crime targeting crypto investors. Recent high-profile cases demonstrate this unsettling reality. 2025 saw the […]
Manhattan Man Arrested for Kidnapping and Torture Over Bitcoin
A shocking kidnapping case unfolded in Manhattan where a man was held hostage after being tricked into a meeting with the alleged kidnapper. According to Associated Press, John […]
Police Search For Woman Accused of $185K Bank Fraud
Authorities in Louisiana are seeking Tashiuntay Miles, accused of depositing $185,000 in fraudulent checks into her account at a local bank. The alleged fraud has not impacted cryptocurrency […]
$15 Million Crypto Laundering Operation Disrupted in Hong Kong
Hong Kong authorities have successfully dismantled a cross-border crypto laundering operation that allegedly processed over US$15 million in illicit funds. The takedown, led by the Commercial Crime Bureau, […]
Hong Kong Police Arrest 12 in $15M Crypto Laundering Case
Police have arrested 12 individuals suspected of laundering over $15 million through cryptocurrency exchange shops in Hong Kong. The operation involved local and mainland Chinese residents aged 20 […]
Argentina Investigates Crypto Fraud Linked to President Milei
Argentine authorities are investigating potential financial crimes linked to the cryptocurrency LIBRA, following its promotion by President Javier Milei earlier this year. Judge María Servini launched an investigation […]
Massive Crypto Heist: 12 Defendants Charged in $263 Million Scam
A sweeping cyber-enabled racketeering scheme has landed 12 defendants in legal trouble, accused of stealing over $263 million worth of cryptocurrency. The operation, believed to have begun in […]
Alex Mashinsky Sentenced to 12 Years in Jail Over Celsius Defraud
Ex-CEO Alex Mashinsky has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for defrauding thousands of customers with Celsius Network, a prominent crypto lender. The U.S. District Judge John […]
Crypto Heist Shocks South Korea: Four Arrested after $107K Robbery
A brazen robbery has shaken the community of Incheon, South Korea, following a planned exchange of cash for cryptocurrency. The incident involved four suspects apprehended by authorities, highlighting […]
Crypto’s Efficiency Fuels Rise in Criminal Use, Not Anonymity
A new Chainalysis report reveals that criminal groups are leveraging cryptocurrencies for their operational efficiency, not due to a desire for anonymity. Instead of using complex obfuscation techniques, […]
US Treasury Bans Huione Group Over Alleged Cryptocurrency Laundering
The US Treasury Department has imposed a ban on the Huione Group, a Cambodia-based company suspected of laundering billions in illegal proceeds. The action follows a FinCEN proposal […]
US Treasury Targets Huione Group Over Alleged Links to North Korea’s Lazarus Group
The US Treasury Department announced a major move against Cambodia’s Huione Group, proposing to sever ties with the financial services network due to its suspected involvement in laundering […]
Russia Prepares to Prosecute Illegal Cryptocurrency Mining
The Russian government is taking a strong stance against illegal cryptocurrency mining, proposing criminal charges as a response to concerns about money laundering activities. Russia’s Federal Financial Monitoring […]
Jay Clayton Takes Helm as SDNY U.S. Attorney, Bringing Crypto Expertise
Jay Clayton, former Chairman of the SEC, has been appointed U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), marking a significant return to government service in […]
Ex-Wall Street Exec Charged With Investor Fraud in Crypto Casino Venture
Richard Kim, a former executive at renowned Wall Street firms like Galaxy Digital, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan Chase, has been accused of defrauding investors in his crypto casino […]