Law enforcement agencies in the US and Netherlands have dismantled VerifTools, a leading online marketplace for counterfeit IDs, disrupting a significant source of fraudulent identity documents used for […]
US Bill Seeks to Combat Crypto Crime with ‘Cyber Privateers’
A new US bill, the Scam Farms Marque and Reprisal Authorization Act of 2025, seeks to address cybercrime through a unique approach. It empowers private cyber experts, known […]
China Uses Cold Wallets for Secure Crypto Seizure: Guizhou Example
Guizhou Province has adopted a novel security protocol for seized cryptocurrency, utilizing cold wallets to isolate digital assets and prevent their public exposure. This approach, implemented by the […]
NYPD Detectives Linked to Cryptocurrency Kidnapping Under Investigation
Two NYPD detectives, Roberto Cordero and Raymond J. Low, have been placed on modified duty following their alleged involvement in a high-profile cryptocurrency kidnapping case. This investigation highlights […]
NYPD Detectives Reassigned in Crypto Kidnapping Case
Two NYPD detectives have been placed on modified duty following their alleged involvement with suspects in a kidnapping case related to the extraction of Bitcoin ransom. The investigation […]
DOJ Seizes $24M in Crypto from Qakbot Leader: Global Crackdown Continues
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized a significant amount of cryptocurrency, approximately $24 million, linked to Rustam Rafailevich Gallyamov, the mastermind behind the notorious Qakbot malware […]
Binance Equips Moldova’s Law Enforcement with Blockchain Expertise Through EU4Security Training
Binance has strengthened digital skills of law enforcement officials in Moldova through a partnership with the EU4Security project. The training program, delivered in March and May 2025, provided […]
Australian Authorities Seize Millions in Assets Linked to Crypto Crimes
Australian authorities have confiscated over AU$2.88 million worth of assets belonging to a man suspected of involvement in crypto-related crime. The seizure, led by the Australian Federal Police’s […]
New Zealand Man Arrested in $265 Million Cryptocurrency Scam
A Wellington resident has been arrested as part of a major cryptocurrency scam investigation, with authorities claiming the total value of the stolen funds reaches $265 million. The […]
Shanghai Police Dismantle Crypto Wallet Fraud Scheme
A major crackdown by Shanghai authorities has dismantled a complex cryptocurrency fraud scheme, targeting overseas scammers with an elaborate ‘labor recruitment’ tactic. The operation led by individuals Miao […]
Shanghai Police Crackdown on Crypto Laundering Ring
Shanghai police have taken down a criminal network suspected of laundering funds through cryptocurrency, dismantling their operation involving suspects Miao and Wang. Over one million yuan were stolen […]
CCI Works with Law Enforcement to Enhance Digital Safety
Cyber Crime Investigators.org (CCI) has partnered with UK law enforcement agencies to strengthen digital safety for individuals and businesses. This collaboration allows CCI to address complex cybercrime challenges […]
Russian Crypto Exchange Mosca Targeted by Police Amid Cash-to-Crypto Ban Talk
Following Russia’s exploration of a ban on cash-based cryptocurrency transactions, local crypto exchanges have faced police raids. The Moscow International Business Center was the target of one such […]
Coinbase Deepens Law Enforcement Collaboration to Combat Cybercrime
Coinbase announced an expanded partnership with law enforcement agencies to combat cybercrime. The collaboration, led by John Kothanek and Jacob Baker, leverages new technologies and partnerships to bolster […]
India’s Hornet Software Helps Police Track Crypto Wallets Used in Crimes
An Indian start-up firm, Hornet, has developed software that helps law enforcement agencies track suspected crypto wallets involved in criminal activity such as money laundering, drug trafficking, and […]