“Middle Eastern Royal Family” Crypto Scam Costs Chinese Investors Up to $18 Million

Two fraudsters posing as Middle Eastern royalty and hedge fund managers have been sentenced in a major crypto fraud case that cost investors millions. The case highlights the importance of due diligence, transparency, and security when investing in cryptocurrency-related projects.

2026-06-11Read

Trenton Johnston Arrested in Alleged $13 Million Crypto Fraud & Money Laundering Scheme

Trenton Johnston, a 19-year-old Canadian, has been arrested and charged in a U.S. federal investigation involving an alleged $13 million cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering scheme. Authorities claim the operation used stolen funds, crypto wallets, false identities, and complex blockchain transactions to conceal the origin of illicit proceeds.

2026-06-11Read

The Lazarus Group's Latest Threat: The RemotePE Memory-Only RAT

The Lazarus Group's latest threat, RemotePE, is a fileless memory-only RAT. It evades EDR detection via fake scheduling links, stealing $577M in crypto in early 2026.

2026-05-26Read

$760,000 Bitcoin Scam: 71-Month Sentence for Woman from Saipan

Saipan woman sentenced to 71 months for 769k Bitcoin wire fraud. Scam targeted elderly victims across four states. Crypto crime case details.

2026-04-29Read

Spain Busts Major Manga Piracy Network, Seizes €400K in Crypto

Spain’s National Police shut down a major manga piracy site running since 2014 and seized €400K in crypto, exposing large scale illegal distribution.

2026-04-29Read

A Man in Paris Defrauded Polymarket: Manipulating the Temperature with a Hair Dryer

A controversial incident in Paris exposed a weakness in prediction markets when a trader allegedly manipulated a temperature sensor to secure profits. This case raises serious questions about data integrity and decentralized systems.

2026-04-23Read

Founder of the Believe App: Assault and Second-Degree Murder

Believe App founder Benjamin Pasternak arrested for second-degree strangulation and assault. BELIEVE token down 99% from ATH. Court date June 11.

2026-04-23Read

Russia Launches Major Investigation Into Pavel Durov

Russia has launched a criminal investigation into Telegram founder Pavel Durov, citing alleged extremist use of the platform and raising digital policy concerns.

2026-02-25Read

The Yen Heist Isn’t About Crypto Theft — It’s About the Blind Spot in Crypto On-Ramps

Was crypto involved in the yen heist? Discover the facts behind the stolen Japanese yen case and why this crime exposes weaknesses in crypto on-ramps.

2026-02-03Read

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