Crypto Crime News

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Five Arrested in Vietnam for Connection to Offshore Crypto Scam

Vietnamese police arrested five individuals tied to a cryptocurrency scam led by offshore criminals.

05.10.2024 15:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Phishing Attacks Cost Investors Over $127 Million in Q3 2024

During the third quarter of 2024, cryptocurrency thefts surpassed $127 million, with September contributing around $46 million.

05.10.2024 14:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Russian Cybercriminals Exploit AI-Generated Sites to Steal Crypto Wallet Credentials

A Russian cybercrime group is reportedly leveraging a series of AI-generated websites to implement software aimed at stealing cryptocurrency wallet credentials.

04.10.2024 19:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Cash Dominates Illegal Activity, Not Cryptocurrency, Says New Report

A new report from the Crypto Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) reveals that cash is far more prevalent than cryptocurrency in illegal activities worldwide.

03.10.2024 18:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Journalist Arrested for Exposing Human Trafficking and Crypto Scams

An acclaimed journalist recognized for exposing human trafficking and cryptocurrency scams in Cambodia has been detained by the country’s military police.

02.10.2024 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Australian Police Seize $6.4 Million in Crypto in Major Operation

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) have seized $6.4 million in cryptocurrency linked to an international crime syndicate during Operation Kraken, resulting in the arrest of Jay Je Yoon Jung.

02.10.2024 17:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Q3 2024: Crypto Hacks Decline in Number but Surge in Value

The third quarter of 2024 has seen a notable decline in the number of reported cryptocurrency hacks, yet the total value of stolen assets has surged.

02.10.2024 14:30 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov