Fraud

Philippines SEC pinpoints 5 digital currency ‘get rich quick’ schemes
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8 May, 2020

Philippines SEC pinpoints 5 digital currency ‘get rich quick’ schemes

The regulator said the illegal investment schemes were promising unfeasibly high rates of return to investors willing to stump up...
CFTC charges 3 accused of pocketing $15M via investment scams
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8 May, 2020

CFTC charges 3 accused of pocketing $15M via investment scams

Digital Platinum and All In Publishing defrauded investors through a variety of false advertising campaigns, according to the regulator.
Digital currency management firm Iterative Capital accused of fraud
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29 April, 2020

Digital currency management firm Iterative Capital accused of fraud

The company faces a lawsuit for misappropriating investment funds for personal expenses.
Blockvest founder might be headed straight to jail
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22 April, 2020

Blockvest founder might be headed straight to jail

A judge determines that the amount of fraud and lies perpetrated by the blockchain-based asset manager are overwhelmingly impactful.
Russia not letting up in bid to bring Alexander Vinnik home
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18 April, 2020

Russia not letting up in bid to bring Alexander Vinnik home

Russia has requested the home detention of alleged fraudster Alexander Vinnik amid concerns over COVID-19.
Philippines flags ‘The Billion Coin’ scam promising to end world poverty
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16 April, 2020

Philippines flags ‘The Billion Coin’ scam promising to end world poverty

The unauthorized scheme is likely a form of pyramid scheme with promises of significant returns on investment in a matter...
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