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Man Wanted By US For Rs 83,00,00,00,00,000 Crypto Fraud Arrested In Kerala
Garantex facilitated money laundering to the tune of at least $96 billion in cryptocurrency transactions by transnational criminal organisations and violated sanctions.
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Billionaire Who Invested In Trump's Crypto Exempted From Civil Fraud Charges
Justin Sun, the founder of Tron and advisor to Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency venture, recently sought a pause in a civil fraud case with the SEC to explore a potential resolution.Â
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ED Uncovers Rs. 600 Crore Crypto Fraud, Seizes Rs. 2.18 Crore in Search Operations
The probe was initiated following a newspaper report highlighting the case of Chirag Tomar, an Indian national currently serving a prison sentence in the US for defrauding over $20 million (roughly Rs. 174 crore) from hundreds of victims.
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US SEC Announces CETU Unit to Curb Crypto Fraud and Maintain Market Integrity
The US SEC has established a new body to tackle crypto-based frauds called the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU). Moving forward, CETU will be working with SEC’s crypto-focused Task Force to improve the sector’s regulatory landscape.
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Crypto Scams Likely Set New Record in 2024, Helped by AI: Chainalysis
The use of generative AI likely lifted revenues from crypto scams to a record high in 2024, Chainalysis has said in its recent report. The company pointed to marketplaces that support pig butchering operations and the use of GenAI as factors making it easier and cheaper for scammers to expand operations.
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ED Seizes 'Biggest' Crypto Fund Worth Rs. 1,646 crore in PMLA Case
The ED has busted a mega money laundering scheme, seizing Rs. 1,646 crore of crypto assets. The ED case, filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), stems from an FIR of the Surat Police crime branch which said the alleged fraud that took place between November 2016 - January 2018 (after demonetisation).
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CBI Searches 11 Locations In Delhi, Haryana In Crypto Fraud Case
The CBI has conducted searches at 11 locations in Delhi and Haryana on alleged cyber criminals who were cheating people by impersonating as government officers resulting in seizure of Rs 1.08 crore cash.
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French Investigators Open Fraud Probe Against Crypto Platform Binance
French authorities have launched a judicial investigation into Binance for money laundering, tax fraud, and other charges. Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, denies the allegations. The Paris public prosecutor's office's economic and financial crime section (JUNALCO) stated the probe involves money laundering related to drug traf...
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Intelligence Analysis Firm i2 Group Partners Chainalysis to Upgrade Software With Blockchain Technology
i2 Group has partnered with blockchain data firm Chainalysis to integrate blockchain to its link analysis platform, named Analyst’s Notebook. Chainalysis said this will allow cybersecurity experts using the Analyst’s Notebook to gather detailed insights on suspicious crypto-related activities.
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MBBS Student Held Over Alleged Transfer of Rs. 8 Lakh in Crypto to Chinese Nationals After Cyber Fraud
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Rajesh Kumar Tripathi said the accused, identified as Vikram Vishnoi (23), was arrested based on the clues found in the case of cheating a city-based software engineer of Rs 1.35 lakh by placing him under "digital arrest".
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FIU-Nepal Flags Rise in Crypto-Based Money Laundering; Plans to Increase Tracking, Awareness
FIU-Nepal has said that the laundering of illicit funding through cryptocurrencies has spiked in the country. In its report, the Nepal Rastra Bank noted conversion of proceeds of fraud to cryptocurrency or for online betting purpose has also been frequently observed.
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North Korea’s BlueNoroff Group Reportedly Targeting Crypto Community Members on MacOS
According to SentinelLabs, North Korea's BlueNoroff group is distributing fake crypto news to lure users into downloading infected multi-storage malware onto their MacBook. Earlier in September, the FBI reported that crypto consumers lost over $5.6 billion (roughly Rs. 47,029 crore) to cryptocurrency-related fraud last year.
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North Korean Hackers Steal $3 Billion In Crypto To Fund Nuclear Programme
North Korean hackers have stolen an estimated $3 billion worth of cryptocurrency since 2017, using the funds to support the regime's nuclear and missile programmes, a Microsoft report showed on Thursday.
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Delhi Police Uncovers Renewable Energy Fraud; Binance Aids in Tracing Illicit Funds
In a new development, Binance revealed that it collaborated with Delhi Police to investigate a renewable energy fraud. As a result, 100,000 USDT, equivalent to Rs. 84 lakh, has been seized.
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Retail Investors Express Interest in Crypto, Yet Market Volatility and Fraud Risks Deter Participation: IOSCO Report
In a report, IOSCO noted that even in 2022, when the crypto sector's valuation fell below $1 trillion (roughly Rs. 1,67,09,363 crore), retail investors continued to invest in crypto assets. This trend was observed not only among retail investors in advanced economies but also among those in emerging markets.
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Man Wanted By US For Rs 83,00,00,00,00,000 Crypto Fraud Arrested In Kerala
Garantex facilitated money laundering to the tune of at least $96 billion in cryptocurrency transactions by transnational criminal organisations and violated sanctions.
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Billionaire Who Invested In Trump's Crypto Exempted From Civil Fraud Charges
Justin Sun, the founder of Tron and advisor to Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency venture, recently sought a pause in a civil fraud case with the SEC to explore a potential resolution.Â
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ED Uncovers Rs. 600 Crore Crypto Fraud, Seizes Rs. 2.18 Crore in Search Operations
The probe was initiated following a newspaper report highlighting the case of Chirag Tomar, an Indian national currently serving a prison sentence in the US for defrauding over $20 million (roughly Rs. 174 crore) from hundreds of victims.
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US SEC Announces CETU Unit to Curb Crypto Fraud and Maintain Market Integrity
The US SEC has established a new body to tackle crypto-based frauds called the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU). Moving forward, CETU will be working with SEC’s crypto-focused Task Force to improve the sector’s regulatory landscape.
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Crypto Scams Likely Set New Record in 2024, Helped by AI: Chainalysis
The use of generative AI likely lifted revenues from crypto scams to a record high in 2024, Chainalysis has said in its recent report. The company pointed to marketplaces that support pig butchering operations and the use of GenAI as factors making it easier and cheaper for scammers to expand operations.
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ED Seizes 'Biggest' Crypto Fund Worth Rs. 1,646 crore in PMLA Case
The ED has busted a mega money laundering scheme, seizing Rs. 1,646 crore of crypto assets. The ED case, filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), stems from an FIR of the Surat Police crime branch which said the alleged fraud that took place between November 2016 - January 2018 (after demonetisation).
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CBI Searches 11 Locations In Delhi, Haryana In Crypto Fraud Case
The CBI has conducted searches at 11 locations in Delhi and Haryana on alleged cyber criminals who were cheating people by impersonating as government officers resulting in seizure of Rs 1.08 crore cash.
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French Investigators Open Fraud Probe Against Crypto Platform Binance
French authorities have launched a judicial investigation into Binance for money laundering, tax fraud, and other charges. Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, denies the allegations. The Paris public prosecutor's office's economic and financial crime section (JUNALCO) stated the probe involves money laundering related to drug traf...
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Intelligence Analysis Firm i2 Group Partners Chainalysis to Upgrade Software With Blockchain Technology
i2 Group has partnered with blockchain data firm Chainalysis to integrate blockchain to its link analysis platform, named Analyst’s Notebook. Chainalysis said this will allow cybersecurity experts using the Analyst’s Notebook to gather detailed insights on suspicious crypto-related activities.
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MBBS Student Held Over Alleged Transfer of Rs. 8 Lakh in Crypto to Chinese Nationals After Cyber Fraud
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Rajesh Kumar Tripathi said the accused, identified as Vikram Vishnoi (23), was arrested based on the clues found in the case of cheating a city-based software engineer of Rs 1.35 lakh by placing him under "digital arrest".
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FIU-Nepal Flags Rise in Crypto-Based Money Laundering; Plans to Increase Tracking, Awareness
FIU-Nepal has said that the laundering of illicit funding through cryptocurrencies has spiked in the country. In its report, the Nepal Rastra Bank noted conversion of proceeds of fraud to cryptocurrency or for online betting purpose has also been frequently observed.
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North Korea’s BlueNoroff Group Reportedly Targeting Crypto Community Members on MacOS
According to SentinelLabs, North Korea's BlueNoroff group is distributing fake crypto news to lure users into downloading infected multi-storage malware onto their MacBook. Earlier in September, the FBI reported that crypto consumers lost over $5.6 billion (roughly Rs. 47,029 crore) to cryptocurrency-related fraud last year.
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North Korean Hackers Steal $3 Billion In Crypto To Fund Nuclear Programme
North Korean hackers have stolen an estimated $3 billion worth of cryptocurrency since 2017, using the funds to support the regime's nuclear and missile programmes, a Microsoft report showed on Thursday.
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Delhi Police Uncovers Renewable Energy Fraud; Binance Aids in Tracing Illicit Funds
In a new development, Binance revealed that it collaborated with Delhi Police to investigate a renewable energy fraud. As a result, 100,000 USDT, equivalent to Rs. 84 lakh, has been seized.
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Retail Investors Express Interest in Crypto, Yet Market Volatility and Fraud Risks Deter Participation: IOSCO Report
In a report, IOSCO noted that even in 2022, when the crypto sector's valuation fell below $1 trillion (roughly Rs. 1,67,09,363 crore), retail investors continued to invest in crypto assets. This trend was observed not only among retail investors in advanced economies but also among those in emerging markets.
