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Another 6 Members of Finiko Crypto Pyramid Arrested in Russia

April 23, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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Russian law enforcement authorities have detained six more members and executives of the notorious crypto Ponzi scheme Finiko. Police in the Republic of Tatarstan and Russia proper have conducted dozens of searches as part of an ongoing investigation into the pyramid, which defrauded investors around the world. New Arrests in Finiko Case Made in Russian […]

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Pakistanis Lose Millions to Crypto Scam, Pakistan Issues Notice to Binance

January 8, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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Investors from Pakistan have become victims of a massive fraud using cryptocurrency. The country’s main law enforcement agency has issued a notice to crypto exchange Binance in relation to the scam which resulted in the loss of $100 million dollars for Pakistanis, media reports revealed. Fraudsters Lure Pakistanis to Invest in Cryptocurrency Through Binance Pakistan’s […]

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US Congressman calls SEC Chair Gary Gensler “rogue regulator”

Ukraine Security Service Busts Criminal Group Selling Bitcoin-Stealing Malware 

October 27, 2021 Bitcoin.com

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Law enforcement authorities in Ukraine have exposed a crime ring specializing in cryptocurrency theft and laundering of illicit funds for hackers. The gang, which provided services to clients on the darknet, has been dismantled as a result of a joint operation carried out with the United States. Cybercriminals From Ukraine Launder Millions, Offer Flash Drives […]

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US Congressman calls SEC Chair Gary Gensler “rogue regulator”

Scammers Offer Free Bitcoin on Hacked Government Site in Russia as Crypto Fraud Surges

September 5, 2021 Bitcoin.com

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Unknown scammers have organized a fake bitcoin giveaway through a Russian government website they hacked. The news of the attack comes after a recent report revealed that damages from crypto-related fraud in Russia have reached $30 million in value in the first half of this year. Regional Government Website in Russia Hacked by Scammers The […]

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Bank of Russia Exposes Nearly 150 Financial Pyramid Scams, Fraudsters Exploit Crypto Craze

July 30, 2021 Bitcoin.com

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The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has identified 146 financial pyramid schemes in only six months this year. Fraudsters often lure people with weak financial literacy into investment scams linked to cryptocurrencies or crypto mining operations. Pyramid Schemes Thrive Amid Rising Investment Demand, Bank of Russia Says The number of financial pyramid scams uncovered by […]

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US Congressman calls SEC Chair Gary Gensler “rogue regulator”

Six People Connected to a $36M Crypto Scam Arrested, Scheme Operated From Multiple Locations in Europe

May 18, 2021 Bitcoin.com

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Authorities in Germany launched a massive operation that cracked down on a sophisticated crypto scam, resulting in the arrest of six people in different European countries. Initial reports state that such a fraudulent scheme stole over $36.2 million worth in virtual currencies from individuals across Europe. Raids Conducted in Poland, North Macedonia, and Sweden According […]

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US Congressman calls SEC Chair Gary Gensler “rogue regulator”

Crypto Fraud Reports in South Korea Surged Over 41% in 2020, Says Financial Watchdog

April 21, 2021 Bitcoin.com

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Although bitcoin prices plummeted over the weekend, the overall bull-run remains alive, as well as the crypto-related fraud cases in South Korea. The latest figures by the domestic financial watchdog show that such incidents are still on the rise. Police to Dedicate a Special Unit to Investigate Crypto Frauds According to Asia Kyungjae, the Financial […]

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US Congressman calls SEC Chair Gary Gensler “rogue regulator”