Vladimir Smerkis, former Chief Investment Officer at Binance, has been apprehended in Moscow for alleged $15 million fraud related to his previous projects, The Token Fund and Tokenbox. […]
Russian Authorities Arrest Blum Co-Founder Vladimir Smerkis Over Fraud Allegations
Vladimir Smerkis, co-founder of Blum and former Binance CIS head, was arrested in Moscow on May 16, 2025, on charges of large-scale fraud. His arrest signals increased scrutiny […]
Blum Co-Founder Vladimir Smerkis Arrested for Fraud, Crypto Markets Remain Unmoved
Vladimir Smerkis, co-founder of the crypto gaming app Blum and former head of Binance’s CIS division, has been arrested in Moscow on suspicion of fraud. This arrest is […]
Russian Crypto Executive Arrested Amidst Fraud Investigation
Vladimir Smerkis, former Binance executive and co-founder of Blum, has been arrested in Moscow on May 16th for alleged fraud. This arrest raises questions about his past business […]
Meta Launches New Strategy to Combat Rising Platform Fraud
Facing a surge in fraud on Instagram and Facebook, Meta has unveiled a proactive plan to combat the issue. Experts say fraudulent activity is becoming more sophisticated, demanding […]
Milei Siblings Skip Hearing in $4.5 Million LIBRA Scam Case
President Javier Milei and his sister Karina skipped a crucial hearing related to the alleged $4.5 million Libra cryptocurrency scam, leaving their legal representation absent. This virtual hearing […]
Ukrainian Court Orders $13.5M Crypto Assets Transfered to State Agency
The Ukrainian Pechersk District Court has ordered the transfer of approximately $13.5 million in seized cryptocurrency assets to the Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA) for further management […]
Ukrainian Court Orders Binance to Transfer Assets for Fraud Investigation
A Ukrainian court has ordered the cryptocurrency exchange Binance to transfer over $12 million in assets seized during a fraud investigation. This action signals a push to combat […]
Kiwi Arrested in $265 Million Crypto Scam: International Law Enforcement Partnership
A Wellington resident is facing charges after being arrested as part of a major international cryptocurrency scam that has defrauded seven individuals out of an estimated $265 million […]
Argentine Court Freezes Assets Linked to LIBRA Fraud Probe
A major development in the ongoing investigation into potential fraud surrounding the LIBRA cryptocurrency project has taken place in Argentina. Federal authorities have frozen assets of key individuals […]
Hong Kong Police Crack Major Money Laundering Syndicate
Hong Kong police have dismantled a sophisticated cross-border money laundering operation that involved over 12 individuals, according to reports from PANews. The operation, dubbed ‘Night Raid,’ resulted in […]
FBI & New Zealand Authorities Dismantle $265 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud
An international investigation has led to the arrest of 13 individuals suspected of orchestrating a sophisticated cryptocurrency fraud, netting an estimated $265 million in losses. The FBI’s coordinated […]
Massive Crypto Fraud Uncovered: 13 Arrested in $265 Million Scam
Authorities have dismantled a major cryptocurrency fraud operation, leading to arrests of 13 individuals in New Zealand. The alleged scam, valued at an astounding $265 million, is connected […]
Global Cryptocurrency Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest of New Zealand Man
A New Zealand man has been apprehended in connection with a major international cryptocurrency fraud operation led by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The alleged scheme, […]
New Zealand Man Arrested in Major $265M Crypto Fraud Case
A man from Wellington, New Zealand, was arrested on May 16, 2025, in Auckland for his alleged role in a $265 million cryptocurrency fraud. This case, investigated by […]