money laundering

Russian cybercriminal Alexander Vinnik is being released from U.S. custody in exchange for Marc FogelRussian cybercriminal Alexander Vinnik is being released from U.S. custody in exchange for Marc Fogel

Russian cybercriminal Alexander Vinnik is being released from U.S. custody in exchange for Marc Fogel

Russian cybercriminal Alexander Vinnik is being released from U.S. custody in exchange for Marc Fogel, a Trump administration source told…

4 months ago
Man pleads guilty to stealing over $37 Million worth of cryptocurrencyMan pleads guilty to stealing over $37 Million worth of cryptocurrency

Man pleads guilty to stealing over $37 Million worth of cryptocurrency

A man from Indiana pleaded guilty to stealing over $37M in cryptocurrency from 571 victims during a 2022 cyberattack. Evan…

8 months ago
Online job offers, the reshipping and money mule scamsOnline job offers, the reshipping and money mule scams

Online job offers, the reshipping and money mule scams

Offers that promise easy earnings can also bring with them a host of scams that deceive those who are genuinely…

12 months ago
North Korea-linked Lazarus APT laundered over $900 million through cross-chain crimeNorth Korea-linked Lazarus APT laundered over $900 million through cross-chain crime

North Korea-linked Lazarus APT laundered over $900 million through cross-chain crime

North Korea-linked APT group Lazarus has laundered $900 million worth of cryptocurrency, Elliptic researchers reported. Researchers from blockchain analytics firm…

2 years ago
FBI and Ukrainian police seized 9 crypto exchanges used by cybercriminalsFBI and Ukrainian police seized 9 crypto exchanges used by cybercriminals

FBI and Ukrainian police seized 9 crypto exchanges used by cybercriminals

A joint operation conducted by the FBI and Ukrainian police seized 9 crypto exchanges used by cybercriminal groups for money…

2 years ago
Russian national sentenced to time served for committing money laundering for the Ryuk ransomware operationRussian national sentenced to time served for committing money laundering for the Ryuk ransomware operation

Russian national sentenced to time served for committing money laundering for the Ryuk ransomware operation

Russian national Denis Mihaqlovic Dubnikov has been sentenced to time served for committing money laundering for the Ryuk ransomware operation. Russian…

2 years ago
US gov sanctions cryptocurrency mixer Blender also used by North Korea-linked Lazarus APTUS gov sanctions cryptocurrency mixer Blender also used by North Korea-linked Lazarus APT

US gov sanctions cryptocurrency mixer Blender also used by North Korea-linked Lazarus APT

The U.S. Department of Treasury sanctioned cryptocurrency mixer Blender.io used by North Korea-linked Lazarus APT. The U.S. Department of Treasury…

3 years ago
DeepDotWeb admin sentenced to 97 months in prison for money laundering schemeDeepDotWeb admin sentenced to 97 months in prison for money laundering scheme

DeepDotWeb admin sentenced to 97 months in prison for money laundering scheme

The administrator of the DeepDotWeb (DDW) has received a sentence of 97 months in prison for money laundering. Tal Prihar…

3 years ago
Europol arrested 1800 money mules as part of an anti-money-laundering operationEuropol arrested 1800 money mules as part of an anti-money-laundering operation

Europol arrested 1800 money mules as part of an anti-money-laundering operation

Europol identified 18,351 money mules and arrested 1,803 of them as part of an international anti-money-laundering operation codenamed EMMA 7.…

4 years ago
European police dismantle major online investment fraud ring that causes €30 Million in lossesEuropean police dismantle major online investment fraud ring that causes €30 Million in losses

European police dismantle major online investment fraud ring that causes €30 Million in losses

A joint operation of European law enforcement agencies and coordinated by Europol dismantled a criminal ring involved in investment fraud.…

4 years ago