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Europol reported that the investigation was ongoing, but authorities had made five arrests connected to a scheme that defrauded more than 5,000 people.
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In the digital era, crimes have transcended physical boundaries, manifesting in various forms online. Online crimes encompass a broad range, from identity theft and phishing to credit card fraud, exploiting the vulnerabilities of internet users. Simultaneously, digital crimes involve unauthorized access, manipulation or theft of digital data, leading to data breaches and cyber espionage, posing significant threats to individuals and organizations alike.
Within this landscape, cryptocurrency crimes have emerged, leveraging the decentralized nature of digital currencies. For instance, ransomware attacks encrypt data and demand cryptocurrency payments for the decryption keys, while crypto fraud schemes use phony initial coin offerings (ICOs) or Ponzi schemes to trick unsuspecting investors. The illegal use of other people’s devices for unauthorized cryptocurrency mining is known as “cryptojacking.” Darknet markets allow for the anonymous exchange of cryptocurrencies between buyers and sellers, facilitating illicit trade.
Moreover, pump-and-dump schemes manipulate cryptocurrency prices for profit, showcasing the intricacies of this digital criminal landscape. Law enforcement agencies and cybersecurity experts collaborate to combat these offenses, emphasizing cybersecurity awareness and robust measures to safeguard against evolving threats in the online and crypto realms.
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The interim US Attorney for the Southern District of New York requested an exclusion so prosecutors and defense lawyers may discuss a “potential resolution” for Michelle Bond's case.
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British national Kai West, known online as “IntelBroker,” has been indicted for allegedly selling stolen data on BreachForums, causing over $25 million in damages.
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In a Wednesday status conference, the judge overseeing the Terraform Labs co-founder’s case reportedly said he was “mindful of the GENIUS Act.”
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The consultation period comes as Thailand seeks to clarify regulations for the crypto industry.
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The latest reported “wrench attack,” in which criminals targeted individuals for their crypto holdings, occurred in the suburbs of Paris this week.
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Crypto crime isn’t all FTX and fraud. Jennie Levin helps unpack the deeper, more technical threats facing blockchain today, including why regulators are still catching up.
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The crypto trader was reportedly forced into a stolen vehicle by four assailants as part of a 50,000 euro kidnapping plot.
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Russian authorities found 95 mining rigs and a mobile transformer in a KamAZ truck illegally tapping power meant for a village in Buryatia.
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Roughly two years after the initial indictment, the Tornado Cash developer’s criminal trial is expected to begin on July 14.
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The father of an unnamed crypto entrepreneur was held captive at a property for several days until a May 3 police raid liberated him.
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John Woeltz and William Duplessie reportedly pleaded not guilty to the kidnapping and false imprisonment of Michael Valentino Teofrasto Carturan in New York City.
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US authorities seized 145 domains and crypto linked to BidenCash, a dark web market accused of selling millions of stolen credit cards.
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Moroccan police arrested Badiss Mohamed Amide Bajjou, who is accused of being one of the ringleaders behind a spate of recent crypto-related kidnappings in France.
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French prosecutors charged 25 people over a wave of crypto-related kidnappings. However, the masterminds remain at large.
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