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4 Arrests, Sanctions Follow Global Operation Against Lockbit Group

Europol and multiple countries have taken a significant step against the notorious Lockbit ransomware group with four key arrests and international sanctions. A collaborative effort between France, the UK, and…

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Ukraine’s Cyberpolice Expose Members of Crypto Fraud Scheme Making €200 Million a Year

A report shows Ukrainian Cyberpolice identified members of a group that defrauded people around the world through fake crypto investment offers. The criminal organization maintained offices and customer service centers…

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Cryptoqueen Ruja Ignatova Tipped Off About Onecoin Investigations Before She Vanished, Report

Ruja Ignatova, founder of the notorious crypto pyramid Onecoin, was reportedly alerted about police investigations into the scam before she disappeared. The ‘Cryptoqueen’ has been on the run for several…

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Interpol Team Based in Singapore to Help Countries Combat Crypto Crime

A special team established by Interpol in Singapore will assist governments around the world in the fight against crimes involving virtual assets, the international police body announced ahead of its…

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Europol Sees Tools to Tackle Crime in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technologies

Abuse expands with use in the case of cryptocurrency, Europol has acknowledged while also noting that blockchain technologies offer authorities a new opportunity to fight crime. Europe’s law enforcement agency…

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Israel Arrests 3 in Crypto Scheme to Launder Millions Stolen From France

Police in Israel have detained three suspects who allegedly laundered millions of euros stolen from the French treasury through cryptocurrency transactions. The money came from government grants for businesses affected…

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Bulgarian Chief Prosecutor Accused of Willfully Failing to Act Against Onecoin Fraudsters

The legal representative of victims of the Onecoin bitcoin scam operation, Jonathan Levy, has accused the Bulgarian prosecutor of deliberately failing to take action against Onecoin. The lawyer said due…

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Onecoin ‘Crypto Queen’ Ruja Ignatova Listed Among Europe’s Most Wanted

Ruja Ignatova, mastermind of the notorious pyramid Onecoin, is now one of Europe’s most wanted fugitives. Also known as the “Crypto Queen,” she disappeared almost five years ago, after the…

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