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 […]
Vietnamese Hackers Indicted in US for $71M Cybercrime Involving Cryptocurrency
Four Vietnamese nationals were charged in a U.S. court for a series of cyber intrusions causing over $ 71 million in losses. The defendants, part of the cybercrime group “FIN9,” allegedly hacked U.S. companies from May 2018 to October 2021, stealing non-public information, employee benefits, and funds. They used stolen personal and credit card …
Trump Champions Bitcoin Mining, Vietnamese Increase Gold Buying, and More — Week in Review
Former U.S. President Donald Trump expressed support for the bitcoin mining industry, advocating for producing the remaining bitcoin in the U.S. to enhance national energy dominance. Vietnam sees increased interest in gold bullion purchases due to favorable prices at state-owned banks. New York Attorney General Letitia James takes legal action against crypto pyramid schemes targeting […]