Roger Federer, one of the richest tennis players ever, with a net worth of around $600 million, is embroiled in a bizarre case involving a woman named Israela. Believing she was in a romantic relationship with Federer, she attempted to deposit a large sum of bitcoin into what she thought was his personal wallet. This ...
The Illinois Senate recently approved Senate Bill 1797, a new law aimed at protecting investors from cryptocurrency fraud, passing with a vote of 39 to 17. This bill, introduced by Senator Mark Walker, grants the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation the authority to oversee all digital asset activities in the state. Any business ...
Cryptocurrency fraud is on the rise, causing significant financial losses worldwide. In response, countries in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region are implementing stricter regulations and advanced security measures to combat this issue. Investors must stay informed about the latest fraud tactics, which increasingly involve artificial intelligence to create realistic scams. To protect investments, businesses and individuals ...
Tamannaah Bhatia has strongly condemned recent reports linking her to a ₹2.4 crore cryptocurrency fraud case in Puducherry. The actress labeled these claims as “fake and misleading” and stated that her team is exploring legal action against those spreading false information. Reports suggested that both Tamannaah and fellow actress Kajal Aggarwal might be questioned by ...
Tamannaah Bhatia has addressed rumors connecting her to a cryptocurrency fraud case involving Rs. 2.4 crore. Recent reports suggested she and fellow actress Kajal Aggarwal were summoned by Puducherry Police regarding the issue. In her official statement, Tamannaah firmly denied any involvement, calling the claims “fake” and “misleading.” She urged the media not to spread ...
Two men have been arrested in connection with a cryptocurrency fraud case involving a 75-year-old man from Aberdeen, who lost a significant amount of money in July 2024. Police Scotland, along with assistance from authorities in England, detained a 54-year-old man in Coventry and a 36-year-old man in Mexborough on February 18. Both suspects face ...
Appleton police are planning to open a Coinbase account to handle the increasing fraud cases involving cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. This move follows the successful seizure of cryptocurrencies from fraud cases, allowing the police to convert these assets into U.S. dollars for victims who prefer cash. Officials noted that many victims are unfamiliar with cryptocurrencies and ...
Alexander Vinnik, a Russian criminal convicted of cryptocurrency fraud, is set to be released as part of a prisoner swap with the United States, which saw the return of American Marc Fogel. Vinnik was arrested in Greece in 2017 and extradited to the U.S., where he pleaded guilty to money laundering. He is currently being ...
The United States has announced the release of Russian prisoner Alexander Vinnik as part of a deal to secure the freedom of Marc Fogel, an American teacher detained in Russia since 2021. Fogel was held for possession of medically prescribed marijuana and was serving a 14-year sentence. He returned to the U.S. on Tuesday and ...
An Alabama man, Eric Council Jr, has admitted to his role in a SIM swapping scheme that targeted the SEC’s social media account. The 25-year-old was charged last October for trying to manipulate cryptocurrency prices to benefit himself and others. When the SEC’s account falsely announced the approval of Bitcoin ETF, Bitcoin’s price spiked by ...
