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Interpol Is Figuring Out How the Metaverse Will Be Policed

[Feb 5, 2023 11:00 PM] The International Criminal Police Organization, Interpol, is working on how to police the metaverse, a digital world that is projected as an alternative to the real world. Interpol secretary general Jurgen Stock believes the organization must be…

Bitzlato Executives Arrested in Europe, Exchange Laundered €1 Billion, Europol Says

[Jan 24, 2023 8:30 AM] European law enforcement authorities have detained four more members of the executive team of crypto exchange Bitzlato, Europol announced. According to the police agency, nearly half of the funds processed through the platform were associated with…

Nexo offices reportedly raided by police in Bulgaria

[Jan 12, 2023 6:23 AM] The investigators have alleged that Nexo is involved in money laundering and violating global financial sanctions against Russia.

Breaking: FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried arrested and in custody

[Dec 12, 2022 5:45 PM] A statement from the Attorney General of The Bahamas was made on Dec. 12.

Coinbase report shows dramatic increase in law enforcement enquiries worldwide

[Dec 12, 2022 3:58 PM] The crypto exchange says the overall number of enquiries is up 66%, with the United States producing the most by far; the U.S., and three European countries made 80% of all requests.

Russia’s Interior Ministry Employs Tool to Identify Crypto Wallet Owners, Track Transactions

[Dec 9, 2022 8:30 PM] The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs is now using a digital tool allowing officers to link cryptocurrency wallets to their owners. The software also has a feature facilitating the monitoring of crypto asset transactions, the department told…

Estonia, US Arrest 2 Suspects in $575 Million Crypto Fraud Scheme

[Nov 23, 2022 6:30 AM] Law enforcement officers from Estonia and the United States have arrested two men for allegedly committing a large-scale cryptocurrency fraud. The Estonian nationals, who ran a crypto mining service and a fake virtual currency bank, laundered their…

Singapore police warn investors against FTX phishing scams: Report

[Nov 19, 2022 11:00 AM] FTX has an estimated $8 billion hole in its balance sheet. Investors desperate to get their money back are being targeted by phishing scams.