News with the tag "Crypto Crimes"

Six men have been charged in connection with the kidnapping of a Chicago family and their nanny, allegedly extorting them for $15 million in cryptocurrency. The case details a five-day hostage ordeal that resulted in large crypto ransom payments. The case highlights growing concerns over crypto-rela...

Thai police have launched a search for two Russian nationals accused of assaulting and robbing a fellow countryman over a lingering crypto-related dispute, an investigation that began immediately following the victim’s report on January 5. According to a local report , authorities swiftly issued war...

A Canadian volunteer moderator for a cryptocurrency forum has gone into hiding with his children after narrowly escaping a violent crime attempt. According to a January 6 report by Canadian French-language news outlet La Presse, the man, whose identity has been withheld, claims the assailants planne...

The crypto market has become the center of attention, with the Bitcoin price aiming at the $100k mark. However, another incident is also gaining investors’ attention these days. A famous crypto investigator, ZachXBT made a major crypto scam finding, linking a pro gamer to a $3.5M meme coin scam. Mor...

A former Executive of the People's Bank of China (PBoC) in charge of the CBDC project has been expelled over crypto corruption claims The post Former PBoC Exec Punished Over Crypto Corruption Charges appeared first on TheCoinrise.com .

After months of missing, Kevin Mirshahi is found dead in Île-de-la-Visitation park in Montreal, Canada. As per the Montreal Gazette report, Kevin was found by a passerby at 10 A.M. on October 30, 2024. On DNA tests, the reports confirmed that the decomposing remains indeed were of his, finally putti...

With the rising popularity of crypto investment, especially due to its highly profitable nature, the number of crypto scams has increased exponentially. This is because people have become vulnerable and are looking for shortcuts to make huge profits. However, instead of making profits, they are beco...

The US government is now seeking to recover about $2.67 million in crypto linked to two major hacks orchestrated by the Lazarus Group. The post US Government Plans to Freeze $2.67M in Crypto from North Korean Hacks appeared first on TheCoinrise.com .

IcomTech promoters, including Carmona, traveled across the U.S. and abroad, hosting extravagant expos to entice investors. The post IcomTech Founder Sentenced to 10 Years for $8.4M Ponzi Scheme appeared first on TheCoinrise.com .

Evan Frederick Light has pleaded guilty to crypto crime and charges of wire fraud conspiracy and laundering. The post Indiana Man Pleads Guilty to $37M Crypto Crime, Faces 20-Year Sentence appeared first on TheCoinrise.com .