Crypto Crime News
Explore the darker side of the crypto industry. Everything from fraudulent initial public offerings and lawsuits to hacks, dark market deals, thefts and kidnappings.
Global Crypto Money Laundering Network Dismantled: Operator Sentenced to 10 Years
An Indian national, Anurag Pramod Murarka, has been sentenced to over 10 years in a U.S. federal prison for orchestrating a global money-laundering network that leveraged cryptocurrency to hide illicit funds.
SEC Sues Crypto Project for Misleading Investors
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Nova Labs, accusing the creators of the Helium Network of misleading investors and violating securities laws.
WazirX Freezes $3M in Stolen Funds as Recovery Efforts Advance
Months after a $230 million security breach, Indian crypto exchange WazirX has taken a major step forward by freezing $3 million in stolen USDT.
South Korean Woman Accused of Stealing $480K in Crypto to Clear Debt
In South Korea, authorities have arrested a woman suspected of stealing 700 million won ($480,000) in cryptocurrency from a friend to resolve her financial troubles.
Russian Worker Sentenced for Funding Ukraine’s Military Using Cryptocurrency
A Russian diamond mining employee has been sentenced to seven years in a maximum-security prison for allegedly providing financial support to Ukraine’s Armed Forces through cryptocurrency transactions.
Crypto Scams on Telegram Pose Rising Threat to Investors
Crypto investors are increasingly being targeted by malware attacks on Telegram, according to blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer.
U.S. Court Rules in Favor of Bitfinex for Bitcoin Recovery After 2016 Hack
A federal court has ordered the return of 94,643 Bitcoin, seized after the 2016 Bitfinex hack, back to the exchange.
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Thai Authorities Uncover Massive Illegal Crypto Mining Operation, Seizing 63 Rigs
17.03.2025 10:00 2 min. read -
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Argentine Lawyer Seeks Global Arrest Warrant for LIBRA Token Co-Creator
13.03.2025 13:20 1 min. read -
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South Korean Court Sentences Three for $460K Crypto Scam
31.03.2025 12:00 1 min. read -
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Coinbase Users May Have Lost $46 Million to Rising Phishing Scams
01.04.2025 15:53 2 min. read -
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Bybit Hack Leads to Record Crypto Losses in Early 2025
01.04.2025 20:00 2 min. read
