Crime

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Crypto

The Curious Case of Crypto Pioneer Nikolai Mushegian’s Death in 2022

On October 28, 2022, the crypto world was shaken by the sudden death of Nikolai Mushegian, a 29-year-old tech millionaire and co-founder of MakerDAO, who drowned off a beach in Puerto Rico. The young innovator, known for his work on decentralized autonomous organizations (DAO’s) and the DAI stablecoin, was

Scam

DOJ Filing Shows MoonPay Executives Sent $250,000 to Nigerian Scammer

A recent Department of Justice (DOJ) filing seeking to recover fraudulently obtained cryptocurrency has shed light on a sophisticated scam that may involve high-profile victims from the crypto industry. According to a report by NOTUS, the filing suggests that the CEO and CFO of MoonPay, a prominent crypto payment firm,

Memecoins

Fresh Allegations Link Hayden Davis to $21 Million MELANIA Memecoin Scandal

A recent investigation by YouTuber Coffeezilla has brought new scrutiny to the world of celebrity-backed memecoins, revealing potential insider trading in the launch of the MELANIA token associated with First Lady Melania Trump. The probe suggests that Hayden Davis, a figure already tied to the controversial LIBRA memecoin promoted by

Crime

Ben ‘BitBoy Crypto’ Armstrong Arrested for Harassing Phone Calls

Ben Armstrong, widely recognized in the crypto community as “BitBoy Crypto,” was arrested in Cherokee County, Georgia, on June 27, 2025, facing six counts of harassing phone calls. This latest incident marks another chapter in the ongoing legal challenges for the controversial crypto influencer, whose prominence in the digital asset

Crime

U.S. Secret Service Launches Global Operation to Tackle Crypto Scams

The United States Secret Service is intensifying its fight against digital financial crimes, with its Global Investigative Operations Center (GIOC) at the forefront of tracking cryptocurrency related fraud. Led by lawyer Kali Smith, who directs the agency’s cryptocurrency strategy, the GIOC team relies on software, subpoenas, and spreadsheets to

Crime

Russian Couple Kidnapped in Argentina as Crypto Extortion Surges Globally

A chilling kidnapping in Buenos Aires has thrust crypto kidnappings into the spotlight yet again, with Argentine authorities issuing international arrest warrants for two Russian suspects. The incident, which unfolded in the Argentine upscale Palermo neighborhood, saw a Russian couple held captive and extorted for a significant sum on a

Solana

Solana Co-Founder Raj Gokal Personal ID and Details Leaked in KYC Data Breach

A significant data breach has exposed the personal information of Solana co-founder Raj Gokal, with the leak originating from the Instagram account of the American hip-hop group Migos. The account, boasting 13 million followers, was compromised late Monday, leading to the unauthorized release of sensitive details about Gokal, who also

Crime

Crypto Investor Accused of Kidnapping and Torturing Italian Tourist in Manhattan for Account Passwords

A disturbing case has emerged from New York City, where a cryptocurrency investor from Kentucky, John Woeltz, faces charges for allegedly torturing a 28-year-old Italian tourist in a high-end Manhattan apartment. Authorities claim the 37-year-old held the man captive for over two weeks in a violent attempt to extort cryptocurrency

Crime

US Justice Department Seizes Domains Linked to LummaC2 Malware in Global Cybercrime Crackdown

The U.S. Justice Department has taken decisive action against a major cybercrime tool, announcing the seizure of five internet domains connected to LummaC2, a notorious malware used to steal sensitive information from millions of victims worldwide. The operation, revealed on Wednesday, targets a sophisticated malware that has facilitated crimes

Crime

American Tourist Has $123K in Bitcoin and XRP Stolen by Fake Uber in London

An American tourist’s dream layover in London turned into a nightmare when he was allegedly drugged, abducted, and robbed of his life savings by a fake Uber driver, according to local reports. Jacob Irwin-Cline, a 30-year-old former software developer from Portland, Oregon, lost $123,000 in cryptocurrency after a

Kidnapping

Authorities in France Enhance Security for French Crypto Entrepreneurs After Kidnappings

French cryptocurrency entrepreneurs and their families are set to receive heightened security measures following a series of violent kidnappings targeting industry leaders. Since the beginning of 2025, at least three incidents have shaken France’s crypto sector, including two successful kidnappings and one thwarted attempt that left a violent bloody

Crime

Haowang Guarantee Shuts Down After Telegram Crackdown Disrupts $27 Billion Illicit Marketplace

The illicit online marketplace Haowang Guarantee, once hailed as the largest of its kind, ceased operations this week following a significant intervention by Telegram. The platform, which facilitated a range of illegal activities including money laundering and data trading, processed over $27 billion in Tether (USDT) transactions, according to blockchain

Crime

Attempted Kidnapping of Crypto CEO’s Daughter Shocks Paris in Broad Daylight

A violent attempted kidnapping targeting the daughter of a cryptocurrency company CEO unfolded in Paris’s 11th district on Tuesday morning, leaving residents and bystanders in disbelief. The brazen attack, captured on video by onlookers, involved three masked men who tried to abduct a 34-year-old woman in the presence of

Crime

Florida Teens Kidnap Las Vegas Man, Steal $4 Million in Crypto and NFT’s

Three teenagers from Florida are accused of kidnapping a Las Vegas man at gunpoint, driving him to a remote Arizona desert, and stealing $4 million in cryptocurrency and NFT’s. The incident, which unfolded last November, has led to the arrest of two suspects, while a third remains at large,

Exchange

German Authorities Seize $38 Million in Crypto from eXch Exchange Amid Criminal Probe

German federal authorities have confiscated over $38 million in digital assets from the now-defunct eXch crypto exchange, a platform accused of facilitating criminal activities. The seizure, announced by the Frankfurt Prosecutor General’s Office, occurred on April 30, just one day before the exchange ceased operations. This move underscores Germany’

Legal

Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky Sentenced to 12 Years for Crypto Fraud in Landmark Case

On May 8, 2025, Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of Celsius Network, received a 12-year prison sentence for his role in a significant crypto fraud scheme. Mashinsky, who had been a prominent figure in the crypto space, pleaded guilty in December 2024 to charges of commodities fraud and securities fraud.

Crime

French Police Rescue Crypto Millionaire’s Father in Dramatic Raid

In a swift and decisive operation, French police have freed the father of a crypto millionaire, apprehending five suspects in a high-stakes kidnapping case that shows the growing threat of crypto related crime. The raid, conducted late Saturday night in Paris, brought an end to a harrowing ordeal for the

Crime

US Treasury Targets Huione Group for Crypto Laundering and North Korean Hacker Ties

The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has proposed a significant crackdown on Cambodia based Huione Group, accusing the conglomerate of laundering over $4 billion in illicit funds, including assets tied to North Korean hackers. The proposed rule, submitted under Section 311 of the Patriot Act,

Bitcoin Mining

LAPD Busts South American Cargo Theft Ring, Recovers $2.7 Million in Stolen Bitcoin Miners

The Los Angeles Police Department has uncovered a sophisticated cargo theft operation, seizing stolen goods valued at $3.9 million, including Bitcoin miners worth $2.7 million. The discovery, made at a warehouse in San Pedro, California, has led to the arrest of two individuals linked to a South American

Crypto

UN Report Says Crypto Powers Illegal Cambodian Marketplace Called Huione Guarantee

A newly released United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime report exposes Huione Guarantee, a Phnom Penh, Cambodia based online marketplace, as a major hub for illegal activities fueled by cryptocurrencies. Operating primarily through Telegram, this platform has processed at least $24 billion in cryptocurrency transactions from 2021 to 2024,

Crypto

Trump Dissolves DOJ Crypto Crime Fighting Unit Amid Push for Digital Asset Deregulation

The U.S. Department of Justice has quietly disbanded its specialized unit tasked with investigating cryptocurrency-related crimes, marking another step in the Trump administration’s broader effort to ease oversight of the digital asset industry. In a memo circulated to staff on Monday evening, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who

Crime

Tether and Binance Accounts Tied to Justice Department’s Hamas Crypto Crackdown

The U.S. Department of Justice recently took a significant step in its fight against terrorism by seizing roughly $201,400 in cryptocurrency tied to Hamas, a group designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the United States. Announced on March 27, 2025, by the U.S. Attorney’s Office

Sam Bankman-Fried

Sam Bankman-Fried Transferred to Oklahoma Prison Following Unauthorized Tucker Carlson Interview

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the former CEO of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has been relocated to a federal transit facility in Oklahoma City. The move, noted on the Federal Bureau of Prisons website on Thursday, comes just weeks after he conducted an unsanctioned video interview with Tucker Carlson from the

Legal

Crypto Influencer BitBoy Arrested in Florida Over Emails to Judge

In a surprising turn of events, or maybe not if you’ve ever followed the BitBoy drama, but crypto influencer Ben Armstrong who is widely recognized as BitBoy, was arrested in Florida on March 25, 2025. The arrest stems from a series of emails Armstrong sent to Cobb County, Georgia

Crime

Eminem’s Ex-Studio Engineer Faces Charges for Selling Unreleased Tracks for $50K in Bitcoin

A former sound engineer who worked closely with Marshall Mathers, better known as Eminem, now finds himself at the center of a federal investigation. Joseph Strange, a 46-year-old resident of Holly, Michigan, has been charged with selling unreleased tracks from the Grammy-winning rapper for $50,000 in Bitcoin. The accusations,