The miners were reportedly worth $2.7 million and were targeted by a South American theft ring Police in Los Angeles have recovered a shipment of Bitcoin mining machines worth approximately $2.7 million after a coordinated heist at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Authorities believe the crime was carried out by members of a South American
The US government continues to return cryptocurrency stolen through hacks US authorities are preparing to return $7 million to victims of a sophisticated crypto scam that tricked investors into sending money to fraudulent online platforms. The scheme, which involved social engineering tactics, led victims to believe they were investing in legitimate cryptocurrency ventures. The United
The dealer was fired almost immediately after being caught A former poker dealer at JACK Cleveland Casino in Ohio is facing charges for allegedly stealing poker chips during his shifts. He seems to have taken advantage of the trust as a worker at the gaming site, but his luck has run out. Jason Saliba, 51,
Some of the cryptocurrency had been recovered from various thefts and fraud schemes Arkham Intelligence recently reported a significant security breach involving a government-controlled cryptocurrency wallet, with a hacker seizing nearly $13 million. The wallet in question held assets the US government had previously recovered from the 2016 Bitfinex hack. In that hack, a staggering
A crypto-stealing app lurked on Google Play and stole over $70,000 from victims According to cybersecurity firm Check Point Research, an alarming security breach on the Google Play Store led to more than $70,000 being stolen from crypto users. The company discovered a fraudulent app that had been active for over five months, using sophisticated
The players were caught using a device to cheat at the tables and received probation Two men involved in a card-marking scheme at a Pittsburgh casino have avoided jail time, receiving only probation for their actions. Serdar Ozmen and Bahri Sahpolat, residents of Maryland and California, respectively, were caught using a cheating device while playing
The move may have been a response to recent comment about the cryptocurrency industry The US government has executed a transfer of approximately $2 billion worth of Bitcoin, previously seized in connection with the Silk Road case. The Silk Road, an infamous dark web marketplace, was shut down by the FBI in 2013, and its
Zinno claims it’s nothing more than a simple misunderstanding of the facts Anthony Zinno has finally spoken up after being accused of swiping $19,000 from another player’s bag at the end of the WPT World Championship festival in December. Zinno posted a comment on X (formerly Twitter) Thursday morning, denying the allegations brought forward by
If the theft is confirmed, it could lead to charges against the poker pro A player alleges that well-known poker pro Anthony Zinno lifted a bag left under his seat at the World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship series in December, stealing $19,000 in cash. Corel Theuma, a 2023 Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) champion, confirmed
The cryptocurrency ecosystem has shown progress in protecting itself from fraud and theft A shift in the online cryptocurrency trend of hacks and thefts was seen in 2023, with security firms tracking the incidents reporting a reduction in the total amount stolen as opposed to past years, but the threat remains substantial. Crypto hackers stole
Ontario police want to question Jordan Succucci for his possible involvement in a string of robberies Police have identified poker player Jordan Saccucci as one of four persons wanted in Ontario, Canada, as suspects in the robbery of more than 30 residences. Saccucci won almost $1 million after winning the 2022 European Poker Tour Prague
The four could be sentenced to up to 30 years in prison for the theft Last summer, in a predawn heist, five men wearing masks and carrying automatic rifles robbed a high-stakes poker game at a private poker club off Central Avenue in New York City. They escaped with thousands of dollars after assaulting and
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