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Indian police officers arrested in $300m crypto scam investigation

Eight persons, including four law enforcement officers, were arrested by India’s special investigation team (SIT) in connection to a massive cryptocurrency fraud scheme dating back to 2018. Detainment of these individuals brought the total arrest tally to 18 as authorities continued to investigate a $300 million crypto scam that affected some

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Crypto Influencer Ben ‘BitBoy’ Armstrong Arrested during Live YouTube Broadcast

The arrest follows a series of controversies surrounding Armstrong. In late August, Hit Network, the entity overseeing the “BitBoy Crypto” brand, severed ties with Armstrong due to concerns related to substance abuse and financial issues affecting employees. Crypto influencer Ben Armstrong, known as BitBoy Crypto, found himself in handcuffs on Monday

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Hong Kong Influencer Arrested Over JPEX Links, Exchange Shuts Down

JPEX attributed its liquidity difficulties to regulatory constraints and external market makers, leading to increased withdrawal fees and the suspension of specific services. According to various local media reports, Joseph Lam (Lin Zuo), a former lawyer and cryptocurrency influencer, has been arrested by Hong Kong authorities in connection with the JPEX

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Crypto influencer arrested in Hong Kong for JPEX association

A Hong Kong-based social media influencer has been reportedly arrested after investigations around the liquidity crisis of the crypto exchange JPEX traced back their involvement.Hong Kong police reportedly arrested crypto influencer Joseph Lam (Lin Zuo), who goes by the username ‘jolamchok’ on Instagram, for his association with JPEX, according to

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Tornado Cash Devs Arrested on Money Laundering, Sanctions Violation Grounds Over Alleged $1B Moved

"While publicly claiming to offer a technically sophisticated privacy service, Storm and Semenov in fact knew that they were helping hackers and fraudsters conceal the fruits of their crimes. Today’s indictment is a reminder that money laundering through cryptocurrency transactions violates the law, and those who engage in such laundering

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