The U.S. government is taking legal action to seize 200,000 tether (USDT), worth $ 200,000, linked to a major cryptocurrency fraud. The funds, converted from stolen bitcoin, could soon be returned to the Ohio victim after a forfeiture trial. Investigators used blockchain technology to track the illicit funds, leading to their freeze and eventual …
Paraguayan Justice System Achieves Conviction for Power Theft Crime Linked to Cryptocurrency Mining
The Paraguayan justice system has reached a milestone by achieving its second conviction related to a power theft crime linked to cryptocurrency mining. Carlos Raul Rojas, the owner of a dwelling where over 1,000 cryptocurrency miners operated, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for causing over $ 1.5 million in losses to the …
Wazirx Moves Funds to New Wallets After $230M Crypto Theft
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx is in the process of migrating the remaining assets from custodian Liminal to new multisig wallets following a security breach that resulted in the theft of over $ 230 million. Wazirx claims that while its own systems remain secure, the custodian’s interface was compromised, prompting this precautionary measure. Wazirx Updates …
7 Indicted in $300,000 Queens Bitcoin Theft, Say Prosecutors
Seven individuals have been indicted for stealing over $ 300,000 in bitcoin from a Queens resident. The charges against them include grand larceny, money laundering, and identity theft, stemming from a lengthy investigation into a cryptocurrency wallet hack. Using advanced hacking techniques, the group allegedly stole the bitcoin and now face potential sentences of …
Philippines Charges 2 Russians in $6.2 Million XRP Theft
The Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged two Russian nationals with stealing PHP340 million ($ 6.2 million) worth of XRP cryptocurrency from a local crypto exchange. The suspects allegedly hacked Coins.ph’s system to commit the theft. The DOJ emphasized the importance of vigilance against cybercrime despite ongoing efforts to combat these threats. Philippine …