September 17, 2024 at 06:11AM Cambodian tycoon Ly Yong Phat, his conglomerate, and O-Smach Resort have been sanctioned by the US Treasury for using forced labor to perpetuate cryptocurrency scams. Workers from various countries were lured under false pretenses, subjected to 15-hour work days, and faced abuse. Sanctions aim to combat cyber scams and address … Read more
September 5, 2024 at 09:21AM The U.S. Department of Justice seized 32 internet domains used by a pro-Russian propaganda operation called Doppelganger, accusing companies of covertly spreading Russian government propaganda. The Treasury Department sanctioned 10 individuals and two entities. In conjunction, the DoJ announced the indictment of two RT employees for funding and disseminating videos … Read more
September 3, 2024 at 09:05PM Former New York State official Linda Sun and her husband are charged with illegally advancing the interests of the Chinese government and communist party. Sun, a former Deputy Chief of Staff, allegedly received cash and gifts from Chinese officials, used her influence to benefit China, and laundered millions of dollars. … Read more
September 3, 2024 at 11:00AM Three individuals pleaded guilty to running OTP.Agency, an online platform that provided social engineering help to obtain one-time passcodes from customers of various banks and services in the U.K. They targeted more than 12,500 people, promising to deliver OTPs for over 30 online services for weekly subscriptions ranging from £30 … Read more
August 26, 2024 at 09:12AM Telegram’s CEO, Pavel Durov, was detained at a Paris airport on allegations of money laundering and drug trafficking. French authorities issued the arrest warrant, but no official comments were made. Durov’s Telegram faced criticism over content moderating, leading to legal issues in multiple countries. The CEO’s arrest has drawn attention … Read more
August 23, 2024 at 10:05AM The federal police in Argentina arrested a 29-year-old Russian national in Buenos Aires for money laundering charges related to cryptocurrency proceeds of the North Korean hackers’ Lazarus Group. Based on the meeting notes, it seems that the federal police in Argentina (PFA) have arrested a 29-year-old Russian national in Buenos … Read more
August 23, 2024 at 05:51AM Deniss Zolotarjovs, a 33-year-old Russian national, has been charged in the US for his role in the cybercrime gang Karakurt, known for data theft and extortion. Zolotarjovs was arrested in Georgia in December 2023, extradited to the US, and appeared in a US District Court in Cincinnati to face charges … Read more
August 23, 2024 at 01:36AM Deniss Zolotarjovs, a Latvian residing in Moscow, has been charged in the U.S. for allegedly engaging in cybercrimes, including data theft, extortion, and money laundering. Zolotarjovs is linked to a cybercriminal organization involved in ransomware attacks and is the first member of the group to be extradited to the U.S. … Read more
August 22, 2024 at 09:09AM Deniss Zolotarjovs, a member of the Russian Karakurt ransomware group, has been charged in the U.S. for money laundering, wire fraud, and extortion crimes. As a key negotiator for the group, he was involved in multiple cases of extortion impacting American organizations. If convicted, he could face a maximum of … Read more
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