Aleksei Andriunin has made a deal to return most of the money he stole from the crypto platform Aleksei Andriunin, the Russian entrepreneur behind the Gotbit cryptocurrency platform, has reportedly reached a plea agreement with US prosecutors in a case involving allegations of market manipulation. The deal includes forfeiting approximately $23 million in stablecoins, including
The Michigan native was arrested in February after allegedly running a major loan fraud scheme Federal prosecutors have requested more time to build a fraud case against Michigan poker player George Janssen, who was accused by the FBI last month of running a multi-million dollar auto loan scheme. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed
The government has clawed back millions in stolen crypto that it’s now returning to victims US authorities are taking action to return $8.2 million in cryptocurrency to victims of a fraudulent investment scheme that tricked individuals into transferring funds. The scam, which involved sending deceptive messages to unsuspecting people, convinced victims to invest in what
Goldstein reportedly lied about cryptocurrency wallets he still has in his possession High-stakes poker player and attorney Tom Goldstein has been taken back into custody in Maryland after a judge ruled that he posed a serious flight risk. Goldstein, who was previously out on bail following his indictment on tax-related charges, allegedly failed to disclose
The lawyer allegedly hid millions of dollars in winnings to avoid paying taxes Tom Goldstein, a poker player and founder of the Supreme Court-focused SCOTUSblog, has been indicted in a federal tax fraud case. The charges, filed in Maryland, allege that Goldstein participated in a multimillion-dollar scheme to evade taxes while misusing funds from his
The case marks the first time a crypto investor has to turn over his wallet keys A Texas Bitcoin investor has been ordered by a federal court to turn over his cryptocurrency wallets and access codes after being convicted of tax fraud. The authorities in charge of these cases have had zero compassion and work
The WSOP bracelet winner is accused of providing false betting tips to bettors for money Cory Zeidman, a professional poker player and World Series of Poker bracelet winner, has pleaded guilty to charges related to a long-running sports betting fraud scheme. This is another familiar face in the poker industry facing legal trouble for practices
Damien LeForbes allegedly played a big role in a Las Vegas illegal betting scheme Damien LeForbes, a professional poker player known for his appearances on shows like “Poker After Dark” and “High Stakes Poker,” has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to money laundering and running an illegal sports betting operation. LeForbes, 43, operated a
Former USI-Tech CEO Horst Jicha is on the run after allegedly stealing $180 million from investors A former cryptocurrency executive is on the run after allegedly tampering with his ankle bracelet, according to New York prosecutors. Horst Jicha, the ex-CEO of USI-Tech, a crypto mining and trading company accused of defrauding investors out of $180
The sting operation ensnared financial and cryptocurrency firms across the country The FBI recently netted 16 individuals in a groundbreaking sting operation by creating a fake cryptocurrency to catch fraudsters involved in market manipulation. The US government unsealed charges in Boston, accusing leaders from four cryptocurrency firms and four financial service companies of orchestrating large-scale
The days of cryptocurrency being completely anonymous and untraceable are fading In a move to combat the rising tide of investment fraud, particularly within the cryptocurrency sector, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has unveiled a new scam tracker. This tool is a direct response to the growing number of consumer complaints and is
Silvergate will have to pay $63 million for its failures Silvergate Capital Corporation, the parent company of the now-defunct Silvergate Bank, has agreed to a $63 million settlement with US and California regulators to resolve charges related to its handling of anti-money laundering (AML) and bank secrecy compliance programs. The Federal Reserve will receive $43
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