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ForkLog 36 03.03.2025

US Authorities to Return $8.2 Million to Crypto Scam Victims

US authorities will return $8.2 million seized from fraudsters who acquired the funds through a “wrong number” scheme. The scammers deceived individuals via text messages, posing as acquaintances who had supposedly sent a message to the “wrong number.” They built trust with the victims before persuading them to invest in fake crypto platforms promising high […]

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ForkLog 64 28.02.2025

Cryptocurrency Theft of $4 Million from Mask Network Founder on His Birthday

Over $4 million in digital assets were stolen from the wallet of Mask Network founder Suji Yan on his 29th birthday. I turned 29 yrs old today, 6 hours ago. Around 3 hours ago — one of my public wallet I carried on my phone was hacked and 4m$+ assets was stolen. All the stolen […]

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ForkLog 32 26.02.2025

Raids Conducted in Moldovan Cities Over Cryptocurrency Exchange Fraud

The National Anti-Corruption Center of Moldova (CNA) and the capital’s prosecutor’s office announced a series of raids in the cities of Chisinau, Edinet, and Ungheni as part of an investigation into fraud. According to the CNA, a group of criminals deceived an elderly woman into investing 400,000 lei (over $21,500) through unnamed cryptocurrency platforms. They […]

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ForkLog 28 26.02.2025

US Justice Department Investigates LIBRA and Argentine President

The US Department of Justice has reportedly initiated an investigation into the role of Argentine President Javier Milei in promoting LIBRA. This was reported by La Nacion. According to the publication, the roles of the project’s founders—Hayden Davis of Kelsier Ventures, Julian Peha of KIP Protocol, and two Argentine entrepreneurs Mauricio Novelli and Manuel Terrones […]

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ForkLog 22 25.02.2025

US Authorities Seize $31 Million in Crypto Linked to Uranium Finance Hack

The Southern District of New York’s Attorney’s Office has seized cryptocurrencies worth approximately $31 million. These assets are connected to the April 2021 hack of Uranium Finance. SDNY and @HSISanDiego seize cryptocurrency worth approximately $31 million related to April 2021 hack of Uranium Finance. If you believe you have been a victim of this hack, […]

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ForkLog 15 17.02.2025

Russian Telegram Channel Administrator Detained for Bitcoin Extortion

In the Moscow region, authorities have detained a Telegram channel administrator on suspicion of extorting more than 16 million rubles in the form of the leading cryptocurrency. This was reported by Irina Volk, the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to law enforcement agencies, the suspect, in collusion with a group […]

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ForkLog 17 16.02.2025

India Seizes $190 Million in Cryptocurrency Linked to BitConnect Fraud

Indian authorities have seized cryptocurrency worth approximately $190 million in connection with the fraudulent BitConnect scheme, according to local publication Indian Express. Raids conducted on February 11 and 15 also resulted in the confiscation of about $15,500 in rupees, a car, and electronics. Law enforcement officials analyzed a “complex network of transactions” involving numerous crypto […]

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ForkLog 28 31.01.2025

British Cryptocurrency Extortion Gang Sentenced to 76 Years in Prison

Seven members of a British gang who kidnapped, tortured, and extorted cryptocurrency from an investor have been sentenced to prison terms of up to 20 years. This was reported by the Warrington Guardian. The victim was repeatedly attacked and over several months transferred £100,000 in digital assets to the criminals. Convicted gang members: Scott Armstrong, […]

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ForkLog 55 28.01.2025

Ransom Demanded for Kidnapped Ledger Co-Founder Revealed

The kidnappers of Ledger co-founder David Balland in France demanded a ransom of €10 million ($10.4 million), according to Le Parisien. In a bid to expedite the payment, the criminals severed one of the businessman’s fingers and sent a video of the act to Balland’s colleague, Eric Larchevêque. Investigators permitted Larchevêque to transfer part of […]

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ForkLog 33 23.01.2025

Co-Founder of Ledger Freed After Kidnapping in France

The Paris prosecutor’s office has announced the rescue of David Balland, a partner and co-founder of Ledger, who fell victim to a gang of extortionists. This was reported by local media. The businessman was kidnapped early on January 21 from his home in the Cher department, France. He was then transported by car to another […]

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ForkLog 33 22.01.2025

Market Maker CLS Global Admits to Sham Trading of FBI’s AI Token

The UAE-based cryptocurrency market maker, CLS Global, has admitted to facilitating sham trading and market manipulation in favor of the NexFundAI token, created by the FBI to detect fraud. This was reported by the US Department of Justice. As part of a deal with authorities, the company confirmed its involvement in providing services to attract […]

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ForkLog 22 20.01.2025

Kazakhstan jails operators of illicit bitcoin exchange, seizes assets

AFM of Kazakhstan completed an investigation into an illegal bitcoin exchange service with a turnover of more than 681m tenge ($1.28m). According to the agency, three organisers converted cryptocurrencies into fiat for a fee. Their clients numbered 380 people, as confirmed by bank statements. The defendants received prison terms ranging from 2.5 to 3.5 years, […]

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