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CoinDCX Founders Detained Amid Investigation Into Identity Theft
The Indian cryptocurrency sector is currently navigating a complex legal situation following the arrest of CoinDCX co-founders Sumit Gupta and Neeraj Khandelwal. According to reports from India’s Economic Times, the fou…
Hong Kong Retiree Loses HK$7.6 Million in Triple Crypto Scam
The Hong Kong police have uncovered a sophisticated multi-stage virtual currency fraud that resulted in a 66-year-old retiree losing a cumulative HK$7.6 million over a six-month period. Starting in September 2025, the v…
JPEX Fraud Case Update: Eight Defendants Re-Arraigned in Hong Kong
The legal proceedings surrounding the JPEX virtual asset trading platform have reached a new milestone as eight defendants appeared for re-arraignment at the Eastern Magistrates' Courts. This high-profile case, which ce…
LA Driver Arrested for Alleged $6 Million PPP Crypto Fraud
Federal authorities have arrested a Los Angeles resident for allegedly orchestrating a massive fraud scheme involving COVID-19 relief funds and cryptocurrency investments. Bruce Choi, a 34-year-old ride-sharing driver, …
Basque Police Report Surge in Crypto Crime with 541 New Investigations
The Ertzaintza, the primary police force of Spain’s Basque Autonomous Community, has reported a significant increase in digital asset-related criminal activity. According to recent data disclosed on March 17, 2026, law …
Chinese Police Dismantle Major Virtual Currency Laundering Network
Authorities in the Dezhou district of Shandong province have successfully disrupted a sophisticated criminal operation utilizing digital assets to facilitate illegal fund transfers. The investigation, which originated f…
Legal Battle Erupts Over 127,271 BTC Seized in Global Fraud Case
The legal team representing Cambodian Chinese businessman Chen Zhi has initiated a formal challenge in a New York federal court seeking the recovery of 127,271 Bitcoin (BTC) currently held by United States authorities. …
Former CFO Sentenced to Prison Over $35 Million DeFi Investment Loss
Nevin Shetty, the former Chief Financial Officer of a private software firm, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison following the unauthorized diversion of company capital into a decentralized finance (DeFi) …
Canadian Police Warn of Fake Crypto Recovery Scams Using RCMP Logo
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has issued a formal warning regarding a sophisticated "double-victimization" scheme targeting cryptocurrency users. Scammers are reportedly impersonating law enforcement official…
Spanish Police Seize Illegal Bitcoin Farm After €860,000 Power Theft
The Catalan law enforcement authorities in Spain have dismantled a clandestine Bitcoin mining operation located in Sant Vicenç de Castellet, Barcelona. The facility was discovered to be operating without legal authoriza…