Crypto Fraud


Markets

Crypto Fraudsters Can be Fined, Jailed and Now Also 'Caned' by Authorities

The government is exploring this option to deter financial crimes and protect citizens from falling victim to crypto fraud.

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Policy

UK's Top Crime Agency Is Assembling Team of Crypto Experts

The National Crime Agency posted a job for "cryptocurrency investigator."

The U.K.'s National Crime Agency is looking for a crypto investigator. (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Finance

London Court Orders Six Crypto Exchanges to Share Client Details to Assist in $10.7M Fraud Case

The unnamed crypto exchange traced $1.7 million of the stolen funds after being hacked for $10.7 million in 2020.

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Finance

Crypto Self-Custodying Offers Protection Amid FTX Exchange Fallout

Huge losses of funds at FTX have shaken the trust of crypto investors, but private keys and crypto wallets can protect investors from fraud and mismanagement.

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Finance

Consumers Lost Over $1B to Crypto Fraud Since January 2021, FTC Says

Crypto is quickly becoming the "payment of choice for many scammers," says the agency.

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Policy

Crypto Heavyweight Moshe Hogeg Reportedly Arrested in Israel

The extensive list of allegations against Hogeg include misleading investors, theft, money laundering and sexual assault

Moshe Hogeg

Finance

Ex-NYSE Broker Pleads Guilty to Orchestrating $33M Crypto Scam

As chief trading officer of the investment club Q3, Michael Ackerman falsely touted monthly returns of over 15%.

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Markets

SEC Files Fraud Charges Against Florida Man in Crypto App Scam

Aron Govil of Jacksonville is also being charged with scalping and insider trading in a related case.

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Markets

Crypto Fraudster Who Robbed 3,500 Victims of Over $16M Pleads Guilty

Roger Nils-Jones Karlsson, 45, communicated with his victims encouraging their investment in various fictitious schemes.

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Markets

'Coin Signals' Trader Arrested on $5M Crypto Fund Fraud Charges

Jeremy Spence bilked his investors out of $5 million, according to a criminal complaint.

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

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