
Fraud
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15 March, 2022
Ransomware gang member extradited to US from Canada, $28M in BTC seized
Sebastien Vachon-Desjardins is accused of conspiring to damage a protected computer to transmit a ransom demand intentionally, according to the...
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10 March, 2022
Ormeus Coin: Siblings face charges over $124M digital currency fraud
Federal authorities said the two siblings marketed Ormeus Coin through roadshows and YouTube videos, falsely claiming to be backed by...
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27 February, 2022
Japan Exchange Group warns against impostors targeting Bitcoin traders
The Japan Exchange Group says it has received reports of an ongoing attempt to defraud investors by scammers who pose...
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31 January, 2022
Florida’s Cryptsy exchange founder indicted over allegedly stealing $1M and destroying evidence
Paul Vernom faces a 17-count indictment in connection with his alleged crimes, with 16 of the charges carrying a maximum...
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24 January, 2022
Australia: Securities watchdog warns over super funds investing in digital currencies
Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are the only way that Aussies can invest in digital assets, but the ASIC is concerned...
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22 January, 2022
V Global scam: South Korean prosecutors call for life sentence in $1.9B case
The prosecutors believe that the life sentence is appropriate given the severity of the act, which they say destroyed families...