Fraud
Spanish Police Arrest 5 in Suspected $540M Crypto Fraud Operation
The investigation was supported by Europol, as well as police forces from Estonia, France and the U.S.
Australia Cracks Down on Crypto ATM Providers as Scammers Target the Elderly
Anti-money laundering regulator AUSTRAC obtained data showing that 72% of all crypto ATM transactions are carried out by people over the age of 50.
Vietnamese Woman Arrested in Thailand Over Alleged $300M Crypto Scam
Ngo Thi Theu was allegedly a key figure in a network that involved 35 officials and over 1,000 employees working across 44 call centres in Vietnam.
Binance's Former Russia Head, Blum Co-Founder Arrested in Connection to Fraud Case
Smerkis worked for Binance from 2022 for just under two years.
Controversial Australian Olympic Breakdancer Raygun's Brother Charged for Crypto-Linked Fraud
Brendan Gunn is the director of an Australian firm that facilitates investment in crypto and other overseas investments.
Illicit Crypto Volume in 2024 Hit a Record $40B in 2024: Chainalysis
Criminals are no longer using BTC, but instead choosing stablecoins, the report revealed.
India's Directorate of Enforcement Seizes $190M in BitConnect Fraud Case
BitConnect's founder, Satish Kumbhani, is wanted in both India and the U.S.
Do Kwon Criminal Trial Set for 2026 as Lawyers Deal with ‘Massive’ Trove of Evidence
Prosecutors are currently working to unlock four of Kwon’s cell phones provided by Montenegrin authorities.
Revolut to Strengthen Crypto Fraud Protections With Added Security, Risk Scores
The Revolut Pay enhanced due diligence API will be rolled out to crypto customers from start of 2025.
