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Greece Council of State Rules for the Extradition of a Russian Bitcoin Laundering Suspect to France
Greece Council of State has ruled in favor of the order to extradite a Russian bitcoin laundering suspect named Alexander Vinnik, A.K.A "Mr. Bitcoin" to France, as reported by Greece Greek Reporter.
U.S. Justice Department Seizes $9M in Crypto from Romance Scam Ring
The U.S. Justice Department successfully seizes $9M in crypto from a scam ring targeting over 70 victims, showcasing the government's commitment to combating cyber-enabled financial fraud.
Hong Kong Customs Arrests Four Men in Alleged $155M Crypto Laundering
Hong Kong Customs announced Thursday that the authority had dismantled a local cryptocurrency money-laundering syndicate involving HK$1.2 billion ($US 155 million). The operation is considered the first case for the same kind in the city.
LA County Sheriff's Deputy Discusses Tackling Crypto Crimes on Podcast
Tony Moore discusses crypto crimes and law enforcement's evolving methods.
Core Member of Ramp-and-Dump Syndicate Arrested in Hong Kong
Hong Kong authorities have arrested a key member of a notorious ramp-and-dump syndicate, as reported by the SFC.
Cybercrime on the Rise: 2024 Mid-Year Crypto Crime Report Highlights
Chainalysis reports a 20% drop in overall crypto crime in 2024, but stolen funds and ransomware incidents are surging.
Siren's Role in Combating Transnational Crypto Crime on Public Key Podcast
In the latest Public Key podcast episode, John Randles discusses Siren's platform aiding law enforcement in tackling transnational crypto crime.
Chainalysis Report Reveals Surge in China-Based CSAM Networks and Crypto Scams in 2024
Chainalysis' mid-year update highlights a rise in China-based CSAM networks and evolving crypto scams, including the notorious pig butchering schemes.
German Authorities Disrupt 47 Russia-Centric No KYC Crypto Exchanges
The German Federal Criminal Police (BKA) has seized 47 Russian-language no-KYC crypto exchanges, highlighting their role in cybercrime and sanctions evasion.
Operation Shamrock's Role in Combating Crypto Crimes and Pig Butchering Scams
Operation Shamrock, led by Erin West, tackles crypto crimes and pig butchering scams through collaboration and innovation in law enforcement strategies.
Blockchain Technology Revolutionizes Crime Prevention, Says Former FBI Agent
Gurvais Grigg, ex-FBI and CTO at Chainalysis, discusses how blockchain intelligence is transforming crime prevention from reactive to proactive, enabling law enforcement to tackle crypto-related crimes more effectively.
IRS Investigates Evolving Crypto Crimes with Advanced Strategies
Explore how the IRS Criminal Investigation unit tackles global crypto crimes with innovative strategies and international collaborations, as discussed in Chainalysis' podcast episode 145.