Fraud

Bitconnect promoter ordered to pay $17M to 800 fraud victims
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16 January, 2023

Bitconnect promoter ordered to pay $17M to 800 fraud victims

The DOJ's filings indicate that the project's founders diverted the funds and began operating a "textbook Ponzi scheme by paying...
Mutant Ape Planet founder faces charges over $2.9 million fraud scheme
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11 January, 2023

Mutant Ape Planet founder faces charges over $2.9 million fraud scheme

In a classic rug pull, Aurelien Michel allegedly absconded with the funds and abandoned the Mutant Ape Planet project, leaving...
SEC charges former SPAC CFO over $5M digital asset-related scam
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10 January, 2023

SEC charges former SPAC CFO over $5M digital asset-related scam

SEC claims that Cooper J. Morgenthau stole over $5 million from African Gold Acquisition Corp., which he used to purchase...
India gov’t launches awareness campaign on digital currencies and online gaming
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8 January, 2023

India gov’t launches awareness campaign on digital currencies and online gaming

IPEF has expressed concern over the rising incidents of digital asset fraud in India and the ignorance of residents investing...
Coindeal founders face fresh fraud charges over $45M pilfered from investors
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7 January, 2023

Coindeal founders face fresh fraud charges over $45M pilfered from investors

The suspects are charges related to fraud operated a sham virtual currency project and siphoned $45 million from investors, which...
Celsius founder sued by NYAG as judge rules customer deposits belong to Celsius
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6 January, 2023

Celsius founder sued by NYAG as judge rules customer deposits belong to Celsius

Among Mashinsky's many sins, chief among them is his promise to prospective investors of high yields with minimal risk reassuring...