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Russia-Based Evil Corp Faces New US Sanctions

[Oct 4, 2024 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, 2024 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, 2024 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, 2024 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…

The Fight for Bitcoin Privacy Has Truly Begun

[Aug 30, 2024 8:27 PM] This article is featured in Bitcoin Magazine's "The Privacy Issue". Subscribe to receive your copy.First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.The quote—commonly misattributed to Mahatma Gandhi—has been overused…

Man Faces 20-Year Prison Sentence in Crypto Money Laundering Case

[Aug 23, 2024 6:30 AM] A Rhode Island resident has pleaded guilty to money laundering conspiracy linked to an international drug trafficking ring. The operation laundered over $25 million using cryptocurrency, with Villa directly involved in converting cash into crypto…

DOJ Launches Whistleblower Awards Program to Tackle Crypto Crimes

[Aug 2, 2024 9:18 PM] The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated a Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program to encourage reporting of corporate criminal activities. This three-year program targets financial institutions, including cryptocurrency businesses…

Federal Agencies Join Forces to Fight Crypto Scams

[Jul 12, 2024 7:32 PM] Several federal agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), convened at a Fraud Disruption Conference to combat crypto scams, particularly the “pig butchering”…

Unlicensed Crypto Business Leads to Indictments in Utah

[Jun 19, 2024 7:32 PM] Two Utah residents have been indicted for operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, converting over $2.5 million into cryptocurrency, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The two were arrested over the weekend in Washington…