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DOJ Targets Crypto Exchange Accused of Silk Road Money Laundering, Operator Faces Prison Time

A crypto exchange tied to Silk Road and alleged money laundering schemes now has its operator facing serious federal charges and prison time. Silk Road Connections Resurface as DOJ Targets…

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Feds Target Businessman in Alleged Web of Secret Crypto Deals

The U.S. has accused a businessman of running an unlicensed cryptocurrency operation that allegedly enabled secretive “off-the-books” transactions. Unlicensed Crypto Transactions: Businessman Christopher Scanlon Indicted on Federal Charges Christopher James…

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20-Year Prison Sentence Looms for Man Accused of Crypto Money Laundering Scheme

A North Carolina man has been indicted for allegedly laundering more than $380,000 in a wire fraud scheme, according to the Department of Justice. The suspect is accused of moving…

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DOJ Charges 21-Year-Old in $37M Cyber Intrusion and Crypto Heist

A 21-year-old from Indiana has pleaded guilty to cyber intrusion and cryptocurrency theft in a massive scheme targeting hundreds of victims. His actions involved stealing personal data and cryptocurrency worth…

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FBI Seizes $6M in Crypto From Southeast Asian Scammers

U.S. authorities have seized over $6 million worth of cryptocurrency linked to a fraudulent investment scheme organized by Southeast Asian criminals. Targeting U.S. individuals, the criminals manipulated victims through fake…

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US Authorities Bust Billion-Dollar Crypto Laundering Network, Charge 2 Russians

Two Russian nationals have been charged with running a massive money laundering network that processed billions through cryptocurrency exchanges, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced. These exchanges, including Cryptex…

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