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Ohio’s New Crypto Fraud Unit Claims First Victory, Recovers $130K From Scam

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s new Electronic Fraud Investigations unit has recovered $130,000 from a cryptocurrency scam in its first victory. The unit was established to address the growing…

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US Government Seeks Forfeiture of 200,000 USDT Tied to Bitcoin Theft in Ohio

The U.S. government is taking legal action to seize 200,000 tether (USDT), worth $200,000, linked to a major cryptocurrency fraud. The funds, converted from stolen bitcoin, could soon be returned…

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Pavel Durov Reveals Telegram Has Been Disclosing Data to Authorities

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has clarified the platform’s privacy policies, emphasizing that no significant adjustments have been made regarding how Telegram handles user data. He revealed that since 2018, Telegram…

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Crypto Platform CEO Arrested for Allegedly Paying Deputies in Extortion Scheme

Crypto platform Zort’s CEO has been arrested on multiple charges. Allegations against Iza include paying large sums to Los Angeles County deputies for illegal activities, such as unlawful searches, extortion…

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Tether Helps Dutch and US Authorities Seize $7.8M in Crypto

Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, reportedly played a crucial role in a joint operation led by Dutch and U.S. law enforcement agencies to dismantle two cryptocurrency exchanges suspected of…

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Telegram’s Privacy Overhaul: IPs and Phone Numbers of Lawbreakers to Be Shared

After the arrest and subsequent release of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France, his Telegram channel shared that the messaging platform has updated its terms of service and privacy policy.…

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Pavel Durov Speaks Out Following Paris Arrest Over Telegram’s Legal Issues

Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, made his first public statement after his arrest in Paris. He was questioned by French authorities for four days over claims that he…

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Clay County Intensifies Efforts Against Cryptocurrency Scams

The Clay County Prosecutor’s Office, located in Liberty, Missouri, is intensifying efforts to combat the rise in cryptocurrency-related scams. Recognizing the growing threat posed by scams related to cryptocurrencies like…

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Police Warn of Bitcoin Scammers Posing as Bank Representatives

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office in the U.S. state of Georgia has issued a warning about a cryptocurrency scam. Scammers are posing as representatives of financial institutions, informing individuals that…

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US Government Transfers $243 Million in Seized Bitcoin to Coinbase

On June 26, 2024, the U.S. government transferred 3,940 bitcoins, valued at $243 million, originating from a darknet market dealer. This batch of BTC was directed to an exchange address…

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