4 stories tagged #wire fraud

  1. New York Man Sentenced to 15 Months for Impersonating Crypto Influencers in $1.4 Million Staking Scam
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    New York Man Sentenced to 15 Months for Impersonating Crypto Influencers in $1.4 Million Staking Scam

    Noman Saleem, 39, used fake Telegram accounts to pose as well-known crypto influencers, convincing victims to invest in a fraudulent staking opportunity. He stole at least $1.4 million before prosecutors recovered much of it.

    2w ago 1 min read
  2. Ohio Man Gets 9 Years for $10M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
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    Ohio Man Gets 9 Years for $10M Crypto Ponzi Scheme

    Investment manager Rathnakishore Giri sentenced to 9 years for a $10 million Bitcoin derivatives Ponzi scheme that continued even after guilty plea.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Ex-CFO Jailed Two Years for Stealing $35M for Crypto Venture
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    Ex-CFO Jailed Two Years for Stealing $35M for Crypto Venture

    A former startup CFO received a two-year prison sentence for wire fraud after secretly diverting $35 million to a personal cryptocurrency platform for DeFi investments.

    4mo ago 1 min read
  4. Goliath Ventures CEO Arrested for Alleged $328M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
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    Goliath Ventures CEO Arrested for Alleged $328M Crypto Ponzi Scheme

    Former Goliath Ventures CEO Christopher Alexander Delgado faces wire fraud and money laundering charges for an alleged $328 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, diverting investor funds for personal luxury.

    4mo ago 1 min read