Crime

24 Feb 23

Alleged Israeli crime syndicates target Australian crypto investors

Reports suggest that Australian individuals are among the prime targets of a sophisticated cryptocurrency call-center scam network believed to be managed by crime lords based in Israel. The latest raid on four Serbian call centers and 11 residences by German, Serbian, Bulgarian, and Cypriot authorities uncovered evidence that Australians were among the top countries being […]

Nexo Launches Free and Instant Off Chain Transfers for All Cryptos

13 Jan 23

Nexo probe uncovers possible ties to organized crime

Crypto lender Nexo has been targeted in an investigation into alleged illegal activities, with four Bulgarians charged with money laundering and fraud. Four Bulgarians charged as Nexo is investigated Prosecutors began investigating Nexo this week, conducting searches in the company’s headquarters and several other related locations in Sofia, Bulgaria. Officials say that the four charged […]

04 Jan 23

UK National Crime Agency hits back at digital gangsters

The National Crime Agency (NCA), the UK’s national agency for combating digital organized crime, has announced plans to create a specialized team dedicated to dealing with cryptocurrency and virtual assets. Report reveals 32% increase in UK crypto crimes A new report by British police unit Action Fraud has revealed that cryptocurrency-related crimes in the United […]