Key Takeaways Federal prosecutors allege a crypto investment scheme caused about $20 million in investor losses. The 29-count indictment includes wire fraud, money laundering, bank fraud, and identity theft charges. Prosecutors allege investor funds moved […]
Key Takeaways Five civil forfeiture complaints cover more than $25 million in cryptocurrency. The two largest complaints involve romance scams and fraudulent investment platforms. Investigators traced much of the laundering activity to Southeast Asia. Five […]
Federal authorities are accusing eight people of orchestrating a scheme that used fake checks to steal $500,000 from New York banks. The group deposited falsified checks totaling $3 million into accounts, though only half a […]
Key Takeaways A sheriff’s deputy received 12 months in federal prison for using a false affidavit to obtain cellphone location data. Prosecutors said he tracked a private client’s estranged husband instead of a legitimate robbery […]
The DOJ crypto charge against Rossen G. Iossifov centers on an alleged $290,000 cryptocurrency transfer involving assets ordered forfeited after a prior conviction. Key Takeaways Prosecutors said the alleged January 2024 conduct involved about $290,000 […]
Key Takeaways Authorities said the cybercrime campaign collected roughly 1,610 bitcoin, with a Michigan company alone transferring 200 bitcoin after an attack. Meanwhile, the guilty plea requires more than $1.1 million in restitution, while sentencing […]
Key Takeaways Prosecutors allege Rossen Iossifov helped remove approximately $290,000 in cryptocurrency forfeited to the federal government. Authorities say multiple exchanges, mixing services, and a foreign bank obscured control of the seized assets. Further proceedings […]
A California man has been sentenced to prison for a nearly decade-long bank fraud scheme that defrauded seven financial institutions of nearly $39 million. Northridge resident Gary Topolewski submitted false commercial loan applications claiming funds […]
Key Takeaways Scammers impersonate officials and push victims toward crypto ATMs, wire transfers, or couriers. Reported losses reached $917 million as fake agents used fear, urgency, and official-looking documents. Officials urge people to pause, verify […]
TL;DR The U.S. Justice Department says it seized backend cloud infrastructure tied to Huione Group money-laundering services. Authorities linked the infrastructure to a broader ecosystem of scam payments, laundering and cybercrime activity. The action is […]
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