India Arrests US DoJ Indicted Russian Crypto Exchange Garantex Administrator

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The Indian authorities arrested the founder of the Russian cryptocurrency exchange, Aleksej Besciokov, in the South Indian state of Kerala. Besciokov has been arrested Facilitating money laundering by through national criminal organizations, including terrorist organizations and penalties. “Since April 2019, GARANTEX has processed at least $ 96 billion in cryptocurrencies,” said the United States SECRET … Read more

Nigerian Crypto-Romance Scam Busted: Authorities Arrests 792 In Massive Crackdown

Nigerian Crypto-Romance Scam Busted: Authorities Arrests 792 In Massive Crackdown

The Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 792 suspects linked to an international cryptocurrency and romance scam. Second News from Africa, the raid conducted on December 10, 2024 targeted a seven-story building in Lagos, the country’s commercial hub. Nicknamed the ā€œBig Leaf Building,ā€ this luxury structure allegedly served as a call center … Read more