#BlockchainInvestigation

US indicts two over socially engineered $230M+ crypto heist

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September 20, 2024 at 01:34PM Malone Lam, 20, and Jeandiel Serrano, 21, are facing serious charges for allegedly stealing over $230 million in cryptocurrency. The pair is accused of carrying out a scam, using the stolen funds to buy luxury items and travel services. The case, handled by the US Attorney’s Office, FBI, and IRS, … Read more

Cryptonator seized for laundering ransom payments, stolen crypto

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August 2, 2024 at 01:32PM U.S. and German law enforcement seized the domain of Cryptonator, a crypto wallet platform used for illicit activities, and indicted its operator, Roman Boss, on charges of money laundering and running an unlicensed money service business. Cryptonator failed to implement anti-money laundering controls, enabling illicit transactions totaling over $235 million. … Read more