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LockBit Ransomware and Evil Corp Leaders Arrested and Sanctioned in Joint Global Effort

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October 3, 2024 at 04:09AM International law enforcement actions result in four arrests and nine servers linked to LockBit ransomware being taken down. The arrests include a LockBit developer in France, two supporters in the U.K., and a hosting service administrator in Spain. Sanctions have been imposed on individuals and entities associated with the Evil … Read more

Russian Operator of BTC-e Crypto Exchange Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering

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May 7, 2024 at 05:42AM Russian operator Alexander Vinnik pleaded guilty to money laundering charges from 2011 to 2017 related to the BTC-e cryptocurrency exchange. Accused of managing BTC-e which facilitated criminal transactions, Vinnik’s actions led to over $121 million in losses. The exchange received billions in transactions and has faced penalties for violating anti-money … Read more