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Cryptos Confiscated from $4.2 Billion PlusToken Scam Likely Sold by Chinese Police, says Journalist Colin Wu

Chinese cryptocurrency and blockchain journalist, Colin Wu, has revealed that the huge amounts of Bitcoin and Ethereum seized by the Chinese government from the ongoing PlusToken Scam have been converted to fiat currency and reserved in the Central Treasury managed by the China’s central bank.  The reporter has disclosed that an official announcement appears to … Continue reading Cryptos Confiscated from $4.2 Billion PlusToken Scam Likely Sold by Chinese Police, says Journalist Colin Wu

Hong Kong Police Crackdowns Crypto Investment Scam, involving $11M HKD

Hong Kong police announced Friday the authority has dismantled a cryptocurrency investment scam involving at least 11 million Hong Kong dollars. At least 19 people are under arrest.  According to the local authority, the group deceived victims’ money by enticing the public to invest in cryptocurrencies as early as last year. On August 18 and … Continue reading Hong Kong Police Crackdowns Crypto Investment Scam, involving $11M HKD

Police Arrests 2 Suspects Involved in 2016 Bitfinex Hack

In an investigation that ran for over five years, the United States law enforcement has arrested a Manhattan-based couple identified as Lichtenstein and Morgan. They were suspected to be a part of the masterminds behind the 2016 Bitfinex exchange hack that saw 119,754 Bitcoin transferred from the platform. As announced by the Department of Justice, … Continue reading Police Arrests 2 Suspects Involved in 2016 Bitfinex Hack

Chinese Police Arrests Masterminds, Seizes $8.46M in Crypto Connected to Online Pyramid Scheme

Chinese police officers, specifically those operating from the Pingchuan Branch of the Public Security Bureau of Baiyin City, Gansu Province have cracked a case involving a pyramid scheme that was built around the XRP digital currency. As reported by the Xinhua news agency, the case features as many as 7 suspects, and investigation into the fraudulent scheme … Continue reading Chinese Police Arrests Masterminds, Seizes $8.46M in Crypto Connected to Online Pyramid Scheme

Dubai Police Releases Free NFTs to Enhance Authority

As part of a campaign to showcase security, innovation, and communication values, the Dubai Police has rolled out a set of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) comprising 150 free digital assets, according to local media outlet Khaleej Times.  Khalid Naseer Al Razooqi, Director of the General Department of Artificial Intelligence at Dubai Police, noted: “All those interested … Continue reading Dubai Police Releases Free NFTs to Enhance Authority

Dubai Police to Release Second Bunch of NFTs

The Dubai Police plans to roll out the second collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) after the first bunch attracted approximately 23 million people globally, according to local media outlet Khaleej Times.  The Dubai police released the first NFTs in late March as part of a campaign to showcase its security, innovation, and communication values. They … Continue reading Dubai Police to Release Second Bunch of NFTs

Thodex Founder Arrested by Turkey Police in Albania

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Australia's Federal Police Force Floats Crypto Unit: Report

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has launched a new unit to help focus its fight against crimes that are perpetrated in the digital currency ecosystem. According to a report from the Australian Financial Review, the move from the AFP comes after it has surpassed its seizure target of $600 million, showing how organized crime in … Continue reading Australia's Federal Police Force Floats Crypto Unit: Report

Singaporean Police Force Claims Do Kwon is Not in Singapore

The Singapore Police force has made it known that Kwon is not in Singapore. This statement comes after a Spokesperson claimed that Kwon and five other individuals were issued an arrest warrant and were hiding in Singapore to avoid arrest. Do Kwon, the primary developer of the LUNA cryptocurrency and the founder of the blockchain … Continue reading Singaporean Police Force Claims Do Kwon is Not in Singapore

Ajman Police Breaks History as it Offers Services to Customers in the Metaverse

In what comes as a pioneering move, the Dubai Ajman Police force has announced it will start offering services to its customers in the metaverse. Announced through the official Twitter account of the Ajman Police force, the move is adjudged as the first of its kind in the world. With the United Arab Emirates taking … Continue reading Ajman Police Breaks History as it Offers Services to Customers in the Metaverse

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