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ForkLog 7 24.09.2024

South Korean Officers Allegedly Used Military Secrets as Collateral for Cryptocurrency Purchases

Several officers of the South Korean army allegedly used secret military passwords as collateral to secure loans for purchasing cryptocurrency. This was reported by local media, citing the Ministry of Defense. According to the ministry, active officers from a military unit in Chuncheon were unable to obtain funds from commercial banks, prompting them to turn […]

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ForkLog 7 23.09.2024

Bitcoin Exchange with 200 Million Ruble Turnover Shut Down in Moscow City

Moscow police have halted the operations of an illegal cryptocurrency exchange with a turnover exceeding 200 million rubles, according to the press service of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs. Investigators allege that a transnational group of criminals provided services for cashing out and transferring funds through banking operations, cash services for individuals, and selling […]

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ForkLog 9 20.09.2024

Chainalysis CEO: AI to Aid in Crypto Crime Investigations

In the coming five years, government prosecutors and tax authorities are expected to begin employing artificial intelligence to analyze blockchain and solve crimes. This perspective was shared by Michael Gronager, CEO of the analytics firm Chainalysis, as reported by Cointelegraph. “In a few years, cryptocurrencies will become more or less the only way to solve […]

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ForkLog 12 10.09.2024

MTS Uncovers Hundreds of Illegal Mining Farms in Russia

Since the beginning of 2024, MTS specialists have identified over a hundred illegal mining farms within the customer service areas in Russia. This was reported by Pavel Fedosov, head of the corporation’s IoT center, according to TASS. The MTS platform is capable of detecting meters that transmit understated readings and specific network segments using big […]

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ForkLog 12 10.09.2024

Singapore Investigates Worldcoin Account Sales, Arrests Made

Singaporean police are investigating seven individuals suspected of selling Worldcoin accounts and providing token trading services. This involves a potential breach of the Payment Services Act, reported Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat. According to the MAS, Worldcoin itself is not classified as a payment service, but those trading accounts and tokens of the project […]

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ForkLog 13 09.09.2024

Ukrainian Central Bank Urges Joint Monitoring of P2P Transfers by Banks

The National Bank of Ukraine has called on commercial banks to collaborate in monitoring P2P transfers to prevent fraud under the 150,000 hryvnia limit established from October 1st. According to NBU Deputy Chairman Dmytro Oleinik, some financial institutions neglect to combat “drops,” prioritising customer base growth over the risks of using the bank for money […]

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ForkLog 14 09.09.2024

Former Revelo Intel CEO Transfers Company Funds to Extortionists

Nick Drakon, the former CEO of the educational and research crypto platform Revelo Intel, fell victim to an armed extortion attack. It’s been almost 4 years since I entered the crypto space as a somewhat “public figure” and my time here has been mostly fantastic. I have met hundreds of interesting and kind people, some […]

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ForkLog 8 05.09.2024

Kyiv Residents Suspected of Illegal Cryptocurrency Exchange

The Kyiv City Prosecutor’s Office announced suspicions against two organizers of an online cryptocurrency exchange operating with payment systems unregistered in Ukraine. According to the investigation, the 23-year-old individuals have been exchanging hryvnia for various cryptocurrencies and electronic money from sanctioned services since 2024, including those located in Russia. The transactions were conducted using bank […]

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ForkLog 6 02.09.2024

Ukrainian Cyber Police Arrest Impostors for Extorting 250,000 USDT

Ukraine’s Cyber Police apprehended four individuals suspected of extorting 250,000 USDT (10 million hryvnias) from an online business owner. According to case materials, the incident occurred in May. The 20-year-old victim reported that unknown individuals posed as law enforcement officers and accused him of treason, allegedly due to cooperation with Russia. To prevent further action, […]

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ForkLog 13 30.08.2024

Cryptocurrency Mining Farm Discovered at Ski Base in Leningrad Region

Law enforcement officials have uncovered an illegal cryptocurrency mining farm composed of graphics cards at the Kavgolovo training centre in the Vsevolozhsky district of the Leningrad region, as reported by 47news. The 25 devices, powered by a private gas-fired thermal power station, were located within an indoor ski tunnel with artificial snow. They were monitored […]

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ForkLog 11 29.08.2024

Cryptocurrency Fraudster Undergoes Plastic Surgery to Evade Arrest in South Korea

South Korean police have apprehended the leader of a fraudulent scheme who embezzled 16 billion won ($12 million) from clients under the guise of cryptocurrency investments, according to local media. Investigators report that the 40-year-old suspect promoted a company purportedly involved in cryptocurrency mining from November 2021 to June 2022. He promised clients a monthly […]

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ForkLog 19 29.08.2024

Russian Billionaire’s Daughter Loses Bitcoins Worth 112 Million Rubles

The daughter of Ural billionaire and former Russian State Duma deputy Sergey Weinstein has lost bitcoins valued at 112 million rubles at the time of purchase, according to the Telegram channel 112. In 2023, 23-year-old Alexandra acquired a hardware crypto wallet through acquaintances, deposited 29 BTC into it, and left it with a friend for […]

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