Crime
UAE police say they recovered the bodies of Russian crypto blogger Roman Novak and his wife in a case described as an alleged kidnapping, torture and murder tied to cryptocurrency disputes. Authorities have opened a criminal investigation as inquiries continue.
Russian police arrested a young man after he threatened employees of a cryptocurrency exchange with smoke and airsoft grenades in an attempted robbery. Reports indicate at least one device resembled a fake grenade.
The UK’s Serious Fraud Office said on Thursday it is investigating the collapse of a $28 million cryptocurrency scheme and has arrested two men on suspicion of fraud and money laundering. The SFO has urged affected investors and witnesses to come forward as the probe seeks to trace funds and assess recoverability.
A Detroit man was sentenced to nine years in federal prison after secretly transferring Bitcoin to a federal informant he believed was part of ISIS. Prosecutors say the transfers were intended to support the extremist group.
Brazil has proposed a law to allow authorities to sell bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies seized in criminal investigations, aiming to cut off organized crime funding. The plan raises legal and market questions about custody, auction procedures and potential pressure on BTC prices.
A UK court has sentenced Qian Zhimin to 11 years for running a Bitcoin Ponzi that duped roughly 120,000 investors out of an estimated £4.2 billion. The case highlights renewed scrutiny on crypto platforms and money-laundering controls across the industry.
Blockchain forensics and international cooperation led to the arrest of a suspected administrator of a global child abuse network in Brazil after analysis tied activity across dark web platforms with 350,000 registered users. The case highlights the power of on‑chain transparency and coordinated law enforcement action.
Russian authorities say they arrested multiple suspects on November 8, 2025, linked to the October kidnapping and murder of a St. Petersburg crypto investor and his wife in the UAE. The case raises fresh concerns about investor safety and transnational crime targeting the crypto market.
A chilling incident highlights the dangers of cryptocurrency wealth as two investors face charges of kidnapping an Italian man for his Bitcoin fortune. With crypto thefts soaring, this case underscores the need for vigilance in the digital currency space.
A recent kidnapping case involving a cryptocurrency entrepreneur in Paris has raised alarms regarding the safety of crypto affiliates in France. The victim was rescued by police after suffering severe injuries. This incident follows similar previous kidnappings, unveiling the risks associated with the cryptocurrency landscape.