Tag: cryptocurrency fraud
Fraudster Behind Mutant Ape Planet NFTs Admits to Rug Pull Scam in Court
Aurelien Michel pleads guilty to defrauding NFT purchasers out of $3 million in a rug pull scheme. The NFT world is watching closely.
Hong Kong’s Web3 Vision Unshaken Amid JPEX Crypto Scandal
Hong Kong remains committed to Web3 growth amid the $165M JPEX fraud scandal as it tightens crypto regulations and advances its digital currency initiatives.
Whistleblowers Cash In: CFTC Awards $16 Million in Crypto Fraud Cases
CFTC awards $16 million to whistleblowers revealing crypto fraud cases. Learn about key efforts to combat fraud and protect consumers.
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial: Unraveling the High-Stakes Drama of Crypto Deception
Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial nears conclusion as witnesses testify about FTX’s downfall. Will he beat the odds or face a life behind bars?
CEO Guilty in IcomTech Ponzi Scheme: A Cautionary Tale for Investors
Marco Ochoa, former CEO of IcomTech, pled guilty in a Ponzi scheme. Discover the implications for investors and cryptocurrency regulation.
12 Years in Prison: AirBit Club Co-Founder Exposed as Cryptocurrency Fraudster
Pablo Rodriguez sentenced to 12 years for defrauding investors in the AirBit Club Ponzi scheme. Learn how this fraud unfolded.
From Banker to Busted: Rashawn Russell’s Crypto Con and Guilty Plea
Rashawn Russell pleads guilty to crypto fraud, could face 30 years in prison. Was it a billion-dollar blow or just a classic case of greed?
Former Investment Banker Pleads Guilty in $1.5 Million Crypto Fraud Scheme
Former Deutsche Bank banker Rashawn Russell pleads guilty in a $1.5 million crypto fraud scheme, facing up to 30 years in prison.
FBI Warns of New Crypto Job Scam Linked to Labor Trafficking
FBI warns of new scam cryptocurrency job ads linked to labor trafficking. Learn how to spot and report these fraudulent job offers.
Binance Cleared from Pig Butchering Crypto Scam Lawsuit: A Closer Look
Binance has been cleared from a lawsuit in a dating app crypto scam case after a judge ruled there was no evidence linking the exchange to the crime.
