Six members of a Texas-based drug ring have been sentenced for their roles in a dark web drug operation, which laundered up to $ 50,000 per month in cryptocurrency. The group, operating as “Loverbois,” sold nearly 12 kilograms of meth. They processed about 20 drug orders daily between July 2019 and December 2020. Sentences …
Crypto Fraud Ring Dismantled by Vietnamese Authorities
Vietnamese authorities have reportedly dismantled a cross-border fraud ring involved in romance scams and fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes. Led by foreign criminals, the group operated from Laos and defrauded victims of tens of billions of dong. Key Vietnamese suspects, trained in digital deception, have been arrested for their roles in the scheme, which included using fake […]
Federal Agents Crack Down on Drug Ring Using Crypto Mixers
Holly Danielle Adams, 34, from California, has pleaded guilty to charges of drug distribution conspiracy and money laundering via cryptocurrency mixers. This case stems from an investigation by the Northern California Illicit Digital Economy (NCIDE) Task Force, a federal team dedicated to combating all forms of illegal dark web and cryptocurrency activities in the Eastern […]
Indian Authority Busts Cryptocurrency Fraud Ring Targeting Foreign National
India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has cracked down on a cryptocurrency fraud ring targeting a foreign national. The accused persuaded the victim to transfer $ 400,000 to a cryptocurrency account set up using unauthorized remote access. The ED seized digital evidence, froze fixed deposits, and confiscated jewelry connected to the case. The investigation is still …
Ukrainian Police Bust International Crypto Fraud Ring, 14 Arrested
Ukrainian authorities have dismantled a criminal ring defrauding citizens across Ukraine, Moldova, Kazakhstan, and the European Union through deceptive call centers promising lucrative cryptocurrency investments. The National Police of Ukraine detained 14 suspects, including the alleged organizers, and seized 12 luxury cars, 136 units of computer equipment, 951 SIM cards, 455 starter packs, and significant […]