Crypto Transaction Turns Deadly: Chinese Man Murdered in South Korean Luxury Hotel
Jeju police arrested four suspects linked to a deadly crypto-related robbery that left a Chinese investor dead in his hotel
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Ledger Co-Founder and Wife Rescued Following Ransom Demand in Crypto Kidnapping
Casa founder, Jameson Lopp's archive shows seven crypto-related attacks cataloged in January 2025 alone.
Authorities Bust $232M Crypto Scam in South Korea, Arrest 215 Suspects
A massive $232 million cryptocurrency scam in South Korea led to 215 arrests, including a YouTuber who fled the country.
Crypto Influencer’s Dead Body Discovered Following 3-Month Search in Montreal
A 32-year-old woman was arrested by Canadian authorities for her alleged involvement in the kidnapping and murder of Kevin Mirshahi.
Ukrainian Crypto Holder in Thailand Loses 250,000 USDT to Armed Robbers
23-year-old Viacheslav Leibov was robbed of 250,000 USDT in Phuket after armed attackers.
Japanese Authorities Nab 18 Suspects in Historic Monero Transaction Investigation: Report
Japanese authorities tracked and analyzed Monero transactions, resulting in the arrest of 18 alleged scammers in a historic operation.
Binance Helps Delhi Police Crack Solar Scam, Seizing 100,000 USDT in Crypto
Binance provided analytical support to Delhi Police that helped in tracing laundered funds and fake SIMs in a solar scam
Russian Investigator Sentenced to 16 Years for Accepting $65M Bitcoin Bribe from Hackers
The former investigator took a hefty bribe in bitcoin from Infraud Organization members while probing their illegal activities for ICR.
UN Agency Calls for Urgent Action on Crypto-Enabled Crimes in Southeast Asia
UNODC has called for improved monitoring and training for authorities to combat organized crime linked to crypto in Southeast Asia.
Cash Not Crypto Remains Preferred Tool for Criminals: Report
A new report from an HSI agent debunks myths about crypto's use in crime, instead stressing its role in preventing
