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Montenegro Approves Extradition of Cryptocurrency Mogul Do Kwon to the United States for Legal Proceedings

Montenegro has approved the extradition of Do Kwon, a prominent South Korean figure known as “the cryptocurrency king,” to the United States. Kwon, the founder of Terraform Labs, is facing federal charges related to a massive $40 billion cryptocurrency crash that impacted many investors globally. Today’s decision by Montenegro’s Justice Ministry follows a lengthy legal ...

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FTX Executives Ellison and Salame Have Their Prison Sentences Reduced: What You Need to Know About the Case

Following the FTX cryptocurrency exchange collapse, former executives Caroline Ellison and Ryan Salame have received reduced prison sentences. Salame, who led FTX’s Bahamas subsidiary, initially received a 7.5-year sentence but his release is now set for March 1, 2031, over a year earlier than expected. Ellison, former head of Alameda Research, was sentenced to two ...

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Uber Driver Fraud: Thousands in Cryptocurrency Stolen from Unknowing Riders

An Arizona man, Nuruhussein Hussein, was arrested for allegedly stealing over $200,000 in cryptocurrency while pretending to be an Uber driver. Police say he lured unsuspecting passengers at a Scottsdale hotel, asking them to use their phones to look up directions or connect to the app. During this time, he transferred cryptocurrency from their digital ...

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Six South Koreans Arrested in Major Cryptocurrency Scam and Larceny Investigation

In the Philippines, six South Korean nationals were arrested for their alleged involvement in a cryptocurrency investment scam that has swindled multiple victims out of nearly 2.9 million US dollars. The arrests took place during separate operations in Muntinlupa City, where authorities claimed the group was running a fraudulent scheme through a fake cryptocurrency website. ...

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Coldplay’s Mumbai concert faces ticket scalping scandal as BookMyShow executives are summoned for alleged fraud amidst overwhelming fan demand.

Coldplay’s Mumbai concert faces ticket scalping scandal as BookMyShow executives are summoned for alleged fraud amidst overwhelming fan demand.

Coldplay has added a third show to its “Music Of The Spheres World Tour 2025” in Mumbai due to overwhelming demand after fans faced long waits on the BookMyShow ticket platform. However, the company is now under investigation by the Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing for alleged ticket scalping. This follows a complaint filed by ...

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India’s Cyber Commandos: A Bold Move or Just Another Digital Mirage in the Fight Against Rising Cyber Fraud?

India plans to deploy 5,000 cyber commandos within five years, as announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. These specially trained officers will quickly respond to cyber threats and implement preventive measures to enhance national cybersecurity. Shah emphasized that safeguarding the digital landscape is crucial for the country’s growth. During the launch of the Indian ...

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Regulator Warns: Stop SME Listings Amid Fraud Concerns and Market Frenzy

Regulator Warns: Stop SME Listings Amid Fraud Concerns and Market Frenzy

Ashwani Bhatia, a key member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), emphasized the need for exchanges to be cautious about listing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to rising fraud risks. As the Market capitalization of SMEs has hit Rs 2 trillion, Bhatia raised concerns about inadequate due diligence from auditors and ...

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