Nigerian law enforcement recently arrested a politician who is accused of laundering digital funds that were stolen from Patricia Technologies in May. CEO Hanu Fejiro praised the politician’s arrest and said the recovered funds will “go a long way to soothe Patricia users.” The Politician’s Involvement in a Complex Crime The Nigerian police have arrested […]
Elliptic: FTX Hacker Laundered Stolen Crypto Funds Through Russian Crime Networks
Close to a year has passed, and the hacker responsible for the staggering $ 477 million heist from the now-defunct crypto exchange FTX still remains elusive. Yet, Elliptic, a leading blockchain analytics firm, has meticulously mapped the intricate journey of the stolen funds, shedding light on the culprit’s attempts to launder and mask their …
Lawyer Who Laundered Onecoin Money Denied New Trial
A judge in the U.S. has rejected a request by a lawyer who laundered $ 400 million from the Onecoin crypto pyramid to have a new trial. The ruling clears the path for sentencing 54-year-old Mark Scott despite a key prosecution witness admittedly lying in court. Judge Not Convinced in Onecoin Lawyer’s Innocence …
Scam Money Is Laundered via Crypto Exchanges — Australian Regulator
A significant portion of scam money is getting laundered through cryptocurrency exchanges, the CEO of the Australian Banking Association has alleged. The Australian Financial Crimes Exchange said as much as 47% of all fraud and financial scam proceeds in the country are washed on crypto exchange platforms. Crypto a ‘Getaway Vehicle for Scam Money’ …