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Former US Federal Agent Freed From Nigerian Prison After 8 Months
24.10.2024
Tigran Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen and former federal agent detained in Nigeria for eight months, has been released. The charges against him, brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, were dropped. The release of the Binance executive from one of Nigeria’s notorious prisons...
20-Year Prison Sentence Looms for Man Accused of Crypto Money Laundering Scheme
18.10.2024
A North Carolina man has been indicted for allegedly laundering more than $380,000 in a wire fraud scheme, according to the Department of Justice. The suspect is accused of moving illicit funds through payment platforms and cryptocurrency exchanges, transferring over $240,000 to crypto addresses....
Ex-FTX Engineering Director Nishad Singh Pleads to Be Spared From Prison
17.10.2024
FTX’s former engineering director, Nishad Singh has urged a judge to spare him from prison for role in…
Forcount “Crypto Ponzi Scheme” Promoter, Juan Tacuri Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
17.10.2024
The US Department of Justice has sentenced Juan Tacuri — a senior promoter of the ‘Forcount’ Crypto Ponzi…
US Sends Crypto Promoter to Prison for 20 Years in Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme
17.10.2024
A cryptocurrency promoter was sentenced to 20 years in prison for running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded thousands of investors, particularly in Spanish-speaking U.S. communities. The scheme, disguised as a crypto mining operation, promised guaranteed returns but left victims unable to withdraw...
Nishad Singh’s Lawyers Ask Judge to Spare Him Prison, Say He Is an 'Uncommonly Selfless Individual'
17.10.2024
Lawyers say that his early cooperation was critical to bringing cases against Sam Bankman-Fried and Ryan Salame
Forcount ‘Ponzi scheme’ promoter sentenced to 20 years in prison
17.10.2024
According to US prosecutors, Juan Tacuri, and his co-conspirators, defrauded investors of $8.4 million in an apparent Ponzi Scheme
Forcount ‘Ponzi scheme’ promoter sentenced to 20 years in prison
17.10.2024
According to US prosecutors, Juan Tacuri, and his co-conspirators, defrauded investors of $8.4 million in an apparent Ponzi Scheme
Bitfinex Hacker Ilya Lichtenstein Should Serve 5 Years in Prison, DOJ Says
16.10.2024
Prosecutors have requested that Ilya “Dutch” Lichtenstein, who pleaded guilty last year to the 2016 hack of crypto exchange Bitfinex, should spend five years behind bars for his crime
Convicted FTX executive Ryan Salame is officially in prison custody
12.10.2024
During a recent appearance on Tucker Carlson's podcast, Salame claimed federal prosecutors unfairly targeted him for political reasons.
Prosecutors Recommend 18-Month Prison Term for Heather Morgan in Bitfinex Hack Case
12.10.2024
Heather Morgan, known by her rap persona “Razzlekhan,” could land an 18-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to laundering cryptocurrency linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack. Prosecutors described her role as pivotal in obscuring stolen bitcoin through complex schemes, despite...
Ex-FTX exec scheduled to report to prison after judge denies request
11.10.2024
Judge Lewis Kaplan cited prosecutors’ opposition, which noted that Ryan Salame appeared “physically recovered and entirely unimpaired” during a recent Tucker Carlson interview
FTX's Salame Hoped Dog Bite Would Delay Prison, But Tucker Carlson Derailed Effort
11.10.2024
Former FTX executive Ryan Salame, convicted of violating U.S. election laws in his contribution of millions of dollars in the previous congressional elections, has been rebuffed in an 11th-hour attempt to delay his prison sentence to treat a dog bite to his face
Nigerian court denies bail for Binance exec despite health concerns
11.10.2024
Judge Emeka Nwite ruled that Tigran Gambaryan should stay in prison unless his health condition poses a threat to others and quarantine is unavailable
US Regulators Want Bitfinex Hacker ‘Razzlekhan’ Prisoned for 18 Months
11.10.2024
US regulators want Heather Morgan, hacker aka rapper “Razzlekhan,” to spend 18 months in prison for her role…
Binance’s CZ Announces First Public Appearance Post Prison Time
10.10.2024
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, widely known as “CZ,” is set to make his first public appearance since being…
Heather 'Razzlekhan' Morgan Should Spend 18 Months in Prison, Prosecutors Tell Court
10.10.2024
Prosecutors have requested that Heather Morgan – better known by her rap moniker “Razzlekhan” – be sentenced to just 18 months behind bars for her role in laundering 120,000 bitcoins stolen from Bitfinex in a 2016 hack
Ex-FTX exec ‘not worried’ about reporting to prison on Oct. 11
8.10.2024
Ryan Salame pleaded guilty to conspiracy to make unlawful political contributions and defraud the Federal Election Commission after FTX’s collapse
Ex-FTX exec ‘not worried’ about reporting to prison on Oct. 11
8.10.2024
Ryan Salame pleaded guilty to conspiracy to make unlawful political contributions and defraud the Federal Election Commission after FTX’s collapse
Cities Skylines 2 Publisher Opens Up About Recent String Of Mess-Ups
8.10.2024
Paradox Entertainment is the Swedish company behind some of the biggest, densest strategy games around, from Europa Universalis IV to Crusader Kings III. It’s also been responsible for a number of major blunders lately. Now some of its executives are on an apology tour promising a return to better...