Federal prosecutors say eight people have been sentenced for their roles in a multi-year scheme that defrauded U.S. COVID-19 relief programs of …
DOJ
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The United States Department of Justice has signaled its intent to scale back enforcement actions against developers, marking a shift from its …
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Regulation
Hawaiian CEO and His Former Wife Sentenced for $29,000,000 Investment Fraud Scheme: DOJ
by shayaanby shayaanThe formerly married CEO and President of a Hawaii-based shipbuilding firm have received a combined 15-year prison sentence for a $29 million …
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Regulation
Car Dealership Owner Allegedly Steals $1,344,863 From US Government in Fraudulent Tax Refund Scheme: DOJ
by shayaanby shayaanA Boston car dealership owner has been indicted for allegedly stealing $1.3 million from the US government in a fraudulent tax refund …
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Regulation
Mastermind Behind $13,000,000 Crypto Ponzi Scheme Faces 15 Years in Prison After Defrauding Investors – DOJ
by shayaanby shayaanAn Arizona man who masterminded a $13 million crypto Ponzi scheme pleaded guilty this week to money laundering and conspiracy to obstruct …
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Smart Contracts
DOJ Seeks Forfeiture of Bitcoin Tied to ‘Chaos’ Ransomware Group
by shayaanby shayaanIn short The DOJ is looking for forfeiture of $ 2.3 million to Bitcoin bound by ransomware attacks. The funds are reportedly …
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Scams
DOJ Is Considering Charging Crypto VC Firm Dragonfly in Connection With Tornado Cash
by shayaanby shayaanIn brief The U.S. government is considering bringing charges against Dragonfly’s Tom Schmidt and other partners, Assistant U.S. Attorney Thane Rehn said …
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Markets
DOJ Considering Criminal Charges Against Dragonfly Capital Employees for Years-Old Tornado Cash Investments
by shayaanby shayaanNEW YORK — Prosecutors told a federal judge in open court on Friday that they were considering criminally charging certain employees of crypto …
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Regulation
Arizona Woman Sentenced to Over Eight Years in Prison for Role in Assisting North Korean Hackers Pose as US Citizens in $17,000,000 Scheme: DOJ
by shayaanby shayaanA woman from Arizona has been sentenced to 102 months in prison for helping North Korean hackers pose as American citizens to …
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Regulation
DOJ Blames Court Error After Trump-Linked Crypto Scam Docket Briefly Sealed
by shayaanby shayaanA federal crypto fraud case docket with reported links to Donald Trump’s crypto circle and MoonPay executives was briefly sealed in its …