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Church Pastor Faces Fraud Charges Over Crypto Scam

Church Pastor Faces Fraud Charges Over Crypto Scam

In a shocking turn of events, a 51-year-old Miami resident and church pastor, identified as Francier Obando Pinillo, has been accused of betraying the trust of his congregation by orchestrating a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam. According to an announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice, Pinillo stands indicted on 26

Blender and Sinbad Crypto Mixers Shut Down, Operators Face Money Laundering Charges

Blender and Sinbad Crypto Mixers Shut Down, Operators Face Money Laundering Charges

In a significant crackdown on cryptocurrency-related crime, a federal grand jury in the Northern District of Georgia has charged three Russian nationals with money laundering and operating unlicensed money transmitting businesses. The individuals, Roman Vitalyevich Ostapenko, Alexander Evgenievich Oleynik, and Anton Vyachlavovich Tarasov, are accused of running two crypto mixers,

Finnish Authorities Seize Millions in Luxury Watches from HEX Founder Richard Heart

Finnish Authorities Seize Millions in Luxury Watches from HEX Founder Richard Heart

In a stunning development that sheds light on the high-stakes world of cryptocurrency and its founders, Finnish police have confiscated an astounding collection of luxury watches valued at $2.68 million from the residence of Richard Schueler, widely known as Richard Heart. This seizure marks a significant twist in the

Canadian Man in Hiding After Bitcoin Kidnapping

Canadian Man in Hiding After Bitcoin Kidnapping

A Canadian father of four, a moderator for a Facebook crypto forum, has been thrust into a harrowing ordeal that led him and his family into hiding. The man, whose identity remains undisclosed to safeguard his him and his family, recounted to La Presse an attempt by assailants to kidnap

Former Bithumb Crypto Exchange CEO Sentenced to Two Years in Prison

Former Bithumb Crypto Exchange CEO Sentenced to Two Years in Prison

In a dramatic twist that feels straight out of a financial thriller, a South Korean court has recently sentenced the former CEO of Bithumb, one of the nation's premier crypto exchanges, and a celebrated golfer to prison for their parts in a complex scheme of bribery and market