A federal judge in the District of Columbia sentenced a man to 70 months in prison on April 25, 2026, for his role in a massive $263 million fraud scheme. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the sentencing, marking a significant step in dismantling the criminal group. The defendant, whose name was not disclosed […]
In a major cross-border law enforcement operation, alleged financial crime kingpin Li Xiong has been handed over to Chinese authorities. The extradition from Cambodia on April 1, 2026, marks a critical development in a sprawling investigation into a crypto laundering network linked to billions in fraud. Alleged Huione Money Laundering Boss Captured According to a […]
Vietnamese authorities have made significant arrests linked to the ONUS cryptocurrency platform, alleging a sophisticated fraud scheme involving price manipulation and false promotions that misappropriated billions in investor funds. The Ministry of Public Security announced the detentions on March 26, 2026, marking a major escalation in the country’s crackdown on crypto-related financial crime. Vietnam Crypto […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — February 26, 2026. The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a critical investigation into Iran’s alleged use of the Binance cryptocurrency exchange to systematically evade American sanctions. According to a Wall Street Journal report published Wednesday, federal prosecutors are examining whether transactions on the platform helped route funds to networks linked to […]
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 26, 2026 — The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a significant investigation into whether Iran utilized the global cryptocurrency exchange Binance to systematically evade American sanctions, according to a Wall Street Journal report. This DOJ Binance Iran sanctions probe centers on allegations that transactions on the platform facilitated the routing of […]
LONDON, UK — February 10, 2026: The UK government has formally identified cryptocurrencies as a “growing risk” to consumers in its newly published long-term fraud strategy, marking a significant escalation in official scrutiny of digital assets. The Home Office’s policy paper, released Monday, outlines a comprehensive plan to combat fraud against individuals and businesses from […]
NEW YORK, March 1, 2026 — Cryptocurrency thefts plummeted dramatically last month as attackers shifted tactics from large-scale protocol exploits to targeted phishing campaigns. According to blockchain security firm Nominis, crypto-related hacks fell to approximately $49 million in February, marking an 87% decline from January’s $385 million losses. This sharp drop represents the lowest monthly […]
A federal judge in Seattle sentenced former chief financial officer Nevin Shetty to two years in prison on Thursday, March 12, 2026, for wire fraud. Shetty secretly diverted $35 million from a local technology startup to his personal cryptocurrency venture in 2022. The U.S. Department of Justice secured the conviction after a nine-day jury trial […]
AI crypto scams fueled an rare global crime wave in 2025, with losses skyrocketing to a record $17 billion. According to data compiled from international financial crime units and major exchanges, impersonation fraud applying artificial intelligence surged by a staggering 1,400% last year. The dramatic increase, first quantified in a January 2026 report from the […]
Singapore, March 15, 2026 — Blockchain investigator ZachXBT today exposed a significant insider trading scheme operating within major cryptocurrency exchange Axiom, revealing systemic security failures that allowed employees to misuse internal dashboard tools for financial gain since early 2025. The investigation, commissioned after multiple user reports, identifies senior business development employee Broox Bauer as allegedly […]
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