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Operation Atlantic: Canada, UK and US Conduct Joint Operation to Disrupt Crypto Fraud Networks
Law enforcement agencies from the US, UK, and Canada have launched a joint operation to combat crypto-related fraud. The initiative focuses on tackling cross-border scams, including phishing and investment fraud schemes, through coordinated enforcement and intelligence sharing.
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US SEC Drops Fraud Case Against BitClout Founder Nader Al-Naji
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has dismissed its civil fraud lawsuit against BitClout founder Nader Al-Naji. The case accused him of raising $257 million (roughly Rs. 2,374 crore) through the sale of the project’s native token while allegedly misleading investors about how the funds would be used. The case was dismissed with prejudice...
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US Treasury Department Sanctions North Korea-Linked Network Over Crypto IT Worker Fraud
The US Treasury has sanctioned individuals and entities tied to a North Korea-linked IT worker scheme that allegedly used fake identities to secure remote tech jobs and funnel earnings through cryptocurrency. Officials say the network helped generate illicit revenue for the North Korean regime.
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Probe Agency ED Arrests 2 Chartered Accountants In Rs 641 Crore Cyber Fraud
The Directorate of Enforcement has arrested two chartered accountants - Ashok Kumar Sharma and Bhaskar Yadav - in connection with a large cyber fraud and money laundering case involving proceeds of crime worth around Rs 641 crore, officials said.
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Navi Mumbai Loan Consultant Loses Rs 72 Lakh In Crypto Fraud
A 56-year-old loan consultant from Maharashtra's Navi Mumbai township has allegedly been duped of Rs 72.7 lakh in a cryptocurrency investment fraud, police said on Monday.
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Crypto Mogul Do Kwon Sentenced To 15 Years In $40 Billion Fraud
The 34-year-old's Terraform Labs created a cryptocurrency called TerraUSD that was marketed as a "stablecoin," a token that is pegged to stable assets such as the US dollar to prevent drastic fluctuations.
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UK to Recognise Crypto as Property After Lawmakers Approve Landmark Bill
The UK has passed the landmark Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 that formally recognises crypto as property, giving courts stronger authority over asset recovery, fraud cases, and commercial disputes. Industry bodies, including Bitcoin Policy UK and CryptoUK, have welcomed the development, calling it a key milestone for regulated digital asse...
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US Judge Declares Mistrial In MIT Grad Brothers' $25 Million Crypto Fraud Case
James Peraire-Bueno, 29, and his brother Anton, 25, argued their actions were fair game in an unregulated market.
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Raids In Multi-Crore Tech Support Scam, Crypto Trail Worth Millions Uncovered
In a major crackdown on a global online fraud racket, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) today carried out search operations at 15 locations.
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Cryptocurrency Stolen In Online Fraud Recovered From Foreign Wallet In Telangana
The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has successfully recovered a substantial amount of cryptocurrency stolen in an online fraud.
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Operation Atlantic: Canada, UK and US Conduct Joint Operation to Disrupt Crypto Fraud Networks
Law enforcement agencies from the US, UK, and Canada have launched a joint operation to combat crypto-related fraud. The initiative focuses on tackling cross-border scams, including phishing and investment fraud schemes, through coordinated enforcement and intelligence sharing.
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US SEC Drops Fraud Case Against BitClout Founder Nader Al-Naji
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has dismissed its civil fraud lawsuit against BitClout founder Nader Al-Naji. The case accused him of raising $257 million (roughly Rs. 2,374 crore) through the sale of the project’s native token while allegedly misleading investors about how the funds would be used. The case was dismissed with prejudice...
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US Treasury Department Sanctions North Korea-Linked Network Over Crypto IT Worker Fraud
The US Treasury has sanctioned individuals and entities tied to a North Korea-linked IT worker scheme that allegedly used fake identities to secure remote tech jobs and funnel earnings through cryptocurrency. Officials say the network helped generate illicit revenue for the North Korean regime.
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Probe Agency ED Arrests 2 Chartered Accountants In Rs 641 Crore Cyber Fraud
The Directorate of Enforcement has arrested two chartered accountants - Ashok Kumar Sharma and Bhaskar Yadav - in connection with a large cyber fraud and money laundering case involving proceeds of crime worth around Rs 641 crore, officials said.
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Navi Mumbai Loan Consultant Loses Rs 72 Lakh In Crypto Fraud
A 56-year-old loan consultant from Maharashtra's Navi Mumbai township has allegedly been duped of Rs 72.7 lakh in a cryptocurrency investment fraud, police said on Monday.
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Crypto Mogul Do Kwon Sentenced To 15 Years In $40 Billion Fraud
The 34-year-old's Terraform Labs created a cryptocurrency called TerraUSD that was marketed as a "stablecoin," a token that is pegged to stable assets such as the US dollar to prevent drastic fluctuations.
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UK to Recognise Crypto as Property After Lawmakers Approve Landmark Bill
The UK has passed the landmark Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 that formally recognises crypto as property, giving courts stronger authority over asset recovery, fraud cases, and commercial disputes. Industry bodies, including Bitcoin Policy UK and CryptoUK, have welcomed the development, calling it a key milestone for regulated digital asse...
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US Judge Declares Mistrial In MIT Grad Brothers' $25 Million Crypto Fraud Case
James Peraire-Bueno, 29, and his brother Anton, 25, argued their actions were fair game in an unregulated market.
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Raids In Multi-Crore Tech Support Scam, Crypto Trail Worth Millions Uncovered
In a major crackdown on a global online fraud racket, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) today carried out search operations at 15 locations.
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Cryptocurrency Stolen In Online Fraud Recovered From Foreign Wallet In Telangana
The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has successfully recovered a substantial amount of cryptocurrency stolen in an online fraud.
