Virginia man convicted of funding ISIS using cryptocurrency
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Early Bitcoin Investor Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion on $3.7 Million BTC Sale
[Dec 13 4:08 PM] Follow Nikolaus On 𝕏 Here For Daily Posts An Austin, Texas man, Frank Richard Ahlgren III, has been sentenced to two years in prison for filing false tax returns that underreported the capital gains from selling $3.7 million worth of bitcoin…
Early Bitcoin investor jailed for unreported crypto gains in $4M BTC sale
[Dec 13 9:11 AM] A Texas Bitcoin investor faces two years in prison for failing to report over $4 million in cryptocurrency gains, setting a legal precedent.
Ransomware’s Mastermind Faces Justice: DOJ Targets Global Cybercrime Operation
[Nov 19 4:30 AM] A Russian ransomware kingpin extradited from South Korea to the U.S. faces charges for orchestrating the $16 million Phobos malware targeting global critical infrastructure. Justice Catches Up: The Fall of a Ransomware Kingpin The U.S. Department…
DOJ’s Crypto Enforcement Cracks Down on $73M Laundering Scheme
[Nov 17 6:30 AM] The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Tuesday that Daren Li, a dual citizen of China and St. Kitts and Nevis, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering, admitting to laundering over $73 million from cryptocurrency…
Report: Polymarket Under DOJ Probe After Explosive Bets on Trump-Harris Election
[Nov 14 7:14 PM] A Bloomberg report suggests that the prediction market Polymarket has caught the eye of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), potentially facing a probe. ‘In the Face of Adversity, We Build’: Polymarket Responds to Scrutiny From Federal Authorities…
Trump nominates pro-Bitcoin Matt Gaetz as US attorney general
[Nov 14 2:10 PM] Gaetz’s nomination for US attorney general signals a potential shift in the DOJ’s stance on crypto, innovation and regulatory policies.
Crypto mixer Bitcoin Fog founder receives 12.5-year prison sentence
[Nov 9 6:22 AM] Bitfog founder Roman Sterlingov has been sentenced to 12.5 years in prison and forced to “pay a forfeiture money judgment” of around $395.5 million.
SEC Chair Doubles Down on Regulation by Enforcement as Political Pressures Mount
International Sting Unravels Malware Stealing Crypto and Financial Data
[Oct 29 10:30 PM] The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has joined an international crackdown on infostealer malware, seizing servers, domains, and crypto accounts linked to the theft of millions of credentials. International Operation Disrupts Redline and META…
DOJ Targets Crypto Exchange Accused of Silk Road Money Laundering, Operator Faces Prison Time
[Oct 28 10:30 PM] A crypto exchange tied to Silk Road and alleged money laundering schemes now has its operator facing serious federal charges and prison time. Silk Road Connections Resurface as DOJ Targets Crypto Tycoon in $30M Scandal The U.S. Department of…
8 Chinese Firms Exposed in High-Stakes Crypto Laundering Operation
[Oct 26 8:30 AM] Indictments reveal how eight Chinese firms used cryptocurrency to obscure profits from illegal chemical sales. US Indicts Chinese Firms Using Cryptocurrency in Illicit Trade The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has unsealed indictments against…
Feds Target Businessman in Alleged Web of Secret Crypto Deals
20-Year Prison Sentence Looms for Man Accused of Crypto Money Laundering Scheme
[Oct 18 6:30 AM] A North Carolina man has been indicted for allegedly laundering more than $380,000 in a wire fraud scheme, according to the Department of Justice. The suspect is accused of moving illicit funds through payment platforms and cryptocurrency…
Turbo Team Selling After The AI Meme Coin Flies To New All-Time High: Time To Exit?
[Oct 17 5:00 PM] Turbo is trending at around all-time highs. The upswing started in mid-September and initiated a move up that saw the AI meme coin break above local resistances, which is now supported and propelling valuation to record highs. At press time, TURBO…
DOJ pushes to break up Google’s search monopoly in antitrust case
[Oct 11 1:49 PM] The US Department of Justice aims to dismantle Google’s dominance in online searches, raising questions about the future of Big Tech and its influence.
Ryan Salame claims US unfairly targeted him over Republican donations
[Oct 11 11:55 AM] Former FTX co-CEO Ryan Salame claims his Republican campaign contributions led to unjust charges and contrasted his case with SBF’s.
US and SEC back class-action suit against Nvidia in Supreme Court
[Oct 4 4:44 AM] The DOJ and the SEC said they have “strong interest" in the case and argued that the class-action lawsuit should proceed.
Russia-Based Evil Corp Faces New US Sanctions
[Oct 4 3:30 AM] The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned members of Russia’s Evil Corp in collaboration with the UK and Australia, continuing a crackdown on cybercriminals. Targeting seven individuals, the group is infamous for deploying Dridex malware and Bitpaymer…
DOJ Charges 21-Year-Old in $37M Cyber Intrusion and Crypto Heist
[Oct 4 2:30 AM] A 21-year-old from Indiana has pleaded guilty to cyber intrusion and cryptocurrency theft in a massive scheme targeting hundreds of victims. His actions involved stealing personal data and cryptocurrency worth over $37 million, with law enforcement…
Tether Aids DOJ in Seizing $6M in Assets Tied to Crypto Scams
[Sep 30 4:30 AM] Tether, a stablecoin issuer, said it has collaborated with the U.S. Department of Justice to seize digital assets worth $6 million stolen from victims of crypto confidence schemes. Tether has assisted law enforcement in various jurisdictions…
FBI Seizes $6M in Crypto From Southeast Asian Scammers
[Sep 28 1:30 AM] U.S. authorities have seized over $6 million worth of cryptocurrency linked to a fraudulent investment scheme organized by Southeast Asian criminals. Targeting U.S. individuals, the criminals manipulated victims through fake cryptocurrency…
‘Wealthiest US prisoner’: How did Binance founder CZ get there?
[Sep 27 9:21 PM] Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao is the wealthiest person to serve jail time in the US, with current net worth estimated more than $60 billion.
Binance founder CZ walks free from US prison
[Sep 27 9:11 PM] He served four months in federal prison for charges including alleged violations of United States Anti-Money Laundering rules.
US Authorities Bust Billion-Dollar Crypto Laundering Network, Charge 2 Russians
[Sep 27 6:30 AM] Two Russian nationals have been charged with running a massive money laundering network that processed billions through cryptocurrency exchanges, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced. These exchanges, including Cryptex and Joker’s Stash…
US Sentences 12 in $3.5 Million Cryptocurrency Heist Involving Violent Home Invasions
[Sep 15 2:30 AM] The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has sentenced 12 individuals for a series of violent home invasions aimed at stealing over $3.5 million in cryptocurrency. The group’s leader received 47 years in prison, while his accomplice was sentenced…
Bitcoin Investor Faces Prison Time for Underreporting Crypto Gains
[Sep 15 1:30 AM] A bitcoin investor has pleaded guilty to underreporting his cryptocurrency gains, including $3.7 million from BTC sales, resulting in a tax loss to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of over $550,000. The Department of Justice emphasized that…
Court Sentences Missouri Man to 3 Years in Prison for Crypto and Tax Fraud
[Sep 12 11:20 AM] Missouri resident Lyell Champagne Jr. has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for fraud and tax offenses involving cryptocurrency. He and his accomplice attempted to steal funds by accessing victims’ bank accounts and filing false…
Robinhood Fined $3.9 Million Over Crypto Withdrawal Restrictions in California
[Sep 5 12:38 PM] California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a $3.9 million settlement with Robinhood Crypto for restricting cryptocurrency withdrawals and not fully disclosing trading practices. The settlement marks the first public action by…
Robinhood reaches $3.9M settlement over blocked crypto withdrawals
[Sep 5 3:25 AM] Robinhood Crypto LLC has agreed to pay $3.9 million to settle claims it failed to let customers withdraw cryptocurrency from their accounts between 2018 and 2022.