Fraud

OneCoin lawyer asks court to overturn $400M money laundering conviction
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5 February, 2020

OneCoin lawyer asks court to overturn $400M money laundering conviction

Arguing the evidence presented to the court is insufficient to convict, former OneCoin lawyer Mark Scott is asking to be...
Ex-Vipstar exec linked to alleged large scale crypto fraud in Japan
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2 February, 2020

Ex-Vipstar exec linked to alleged large scale crypto fraud in Japan

Authorities in Japan arrested two people accused of defrauding an IT firm of around JPY78 million (US$712,000) worth of cryptocurrency.
Alexander Vinnik charged with crimes after extradition to France
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30 January, 2020

Alexander Vinnik charged with crimes after extradition to France

The Russian Bitcoin scammer was extradited to France this week and faces charges of extortion and money laundering.
OneCoin crypto scheme allegedly used fake reviews to deceive investors
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30 January, 2020

OneCoin crypto scheme allegedly used fake reviews to deceive investors

OneCoin appears to have relied on so-called “astroturfing,” using fake or inauthentic accounts to post positive reviews.
Over 5,000 victims of Dunamiscoins scam seek gov’t help
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26 January, 2020

Over 5,000 victims of Dunamiscoins scam seek gov’t help

Victims of the Dunamiscoins cryptocurrency scam have turned to the Ugandan Parliament for help to get their lost money back.
Texas securities adds crypto to list of top threats to investors
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25 January, 2020

Texas securities adds crypto to list of top threats to investors

Cryptocurrencies require scrutiny and should be traded with care, according to the Texas State Securities Board.