Malaysian authorities carried out three raids in Teluk Intan and confiscated 41 cryptocurrency mining machines. Police are tracing the equipment's owners and investigating who operated the illegal setups.
Chen Zhi was arrested in Cambodia and extradited to China in connection with an alleged $12 billion cryptocurrency fraud. The transfer highlights stepped-up cross-border cooperation on crypto crime.
UK prosecutors have launched proceedings to confiscate all assets owned by Craig Costello, targeting his properties, cash and digital assets. The action underscores authorities' increasing focus on recovering value held in crypto as well as traditional accounts.
Pakistani authorities say they dismantled a $60 million international crypto fraud network and arrested over 34 suspects linked to multiple unregulated trading schemes. The operation aimed at operators and facilitators of illicit crypto platforms.
Indian police arrested nine members of a syndicate on Dec. 14, 2025 for illegally trading bank accounts that were used to carry out multiple cyber fraud schemes. Authorities say the accounts facilitated fraud and helped move illicit proceeds.
Brazil's Federal Police executed more than 24 search and seizure warrants in Operation Kryptolaundry, dismantling a crypto money-laundering network linked to Glaidson Acácio dos Santos, the "Bitcoin Pharaoh". Authorities say the group moved about $500 million in illicit funds since 2021.
Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations has set up a dedicated unit to combat crypto-related fraud after losses reached $43.3 million, and unveiled new regulatory measures aimed at curbing the trend. The move seeks to strengthen enforcement and protect consumers amid rising digital-asset crime.
Russian authorities detained four Surgut residents on Dec 11, 2025, charged with laundering 100 million rubles using cryptocurrency and stolen bank cards.
Germany and Switzerland, with Europol coordination, dismantled Cryptomixer, a nine-year-old crypto mixing service accused of laundering roughly $1.4 billion for ransomware groups and darknet markets. The takedown removes a long-standing money-laundering hub from the ecosystem.
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.