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🧑‍💻 An unnamed cryptocurrency owner was brutally attacked right in the center of Paris. The attackers stole a hard drive with bitcoins worth about 2 million euros from the man.
🇨🇵 The incident took place near the Peninsula Hotel. Five unknown people approached one of the guests, demanding 400,000 euros. Then the victim was forcibly taken away from the hotel to the Arc de Triomphe area, where he was “subjected to physical violence,” according to French media. The hotel staff immediately reported the attack to the police, law enforcement officers quickly responded to the call and detained all five suspects, accusing them of extortion.
🛃 During the preliminary investigation, it turned out that the attackers could have been associated with a local nightclub. According to the attackers, the victim owed 40,000 euros and they tried to collect the debt by force. The victim told police that he was beaten and threatened, and that his iPhone 13 Pro Max and hard drive with bitcoins were taken away. The victim claims that this is not the first incident - the same people had previously threatened him with a gun.
🛂 The Paris prosecutor's office continues its investigation.
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⚠️ In Bangkok, a crypto-fraud center has been shut down: 15 foreigners detained🤷‍♂️

The Thai police conducted a large-scale raid in Bangkok and uncovered a full-fledged "fraud factory" operating under the guise of crypto-investments.

🔍 Details of the operation

15 people were detained:
— 9 citizens of Azerbaijan
— 5 citizens of Georgia
— 1 citizen of Ukraine

The premises turned out to be a real underground office without windows, with metal doors and dozens of workstations.

The police confiscated: 25 laptops, phones, headsets, routers, and scripts for deceiving investors.

Some suspects attempted to escape, while others delayed the process by demanding a translator.


💸 How the scheme worked

This was a classic "investment scam" in the style of pig-butchering:
victims were convinced to invest in fake crypto platforms, promised high returns, and forced to send funds to addresses controlled by the fraudsters.

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Breaking News🔥
Kucoin and it's owner have been criminally charged!!
does this bring bearness???
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Murdered by Pump Dump?

Mirshahi's body was found in a state of decomposition and his identification was confirmed through an autopsy. Kevin Mirshahi, has been missing since he and three others. While the other three victims, two women and one man were rescued.

Mirshahi's case has gained widespread public attention, especially because of his involvement with Crypto Paradise Island, a private investment group on Telegram that he founded. Crypto Paradise Island is suspected of being involved in a pump and dump scheme on a crypto token called Marsan ($MRS).

Mirshahi received payment in the form of tokens to promote the project.
The MRS token once reached a high of $5.14 three days after its launch, but its value later plummeted to $0.39 after two large holders sold their assets, causing thousands of investors to suffer huge losses.

The AMF has been investigating Mirshahi and his company since 2021. The AMF extended the blocking order against Mirshahi, his company, and two other individuals, prohibiting them from operating as brokers or investment advisors. The AMF also ordered a halt to publications related to the investment on social media and required the removal of the AMF's name from its promotional content.

The case adds to a long list of violence against executives and influencers in the crypto space, often motivated by theft or attempts to recover large sums of money.

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🚨🔥 BREAKING 🔥 🚨

$TRUMP ’s Bold Move: #Alcatraz Prison to Reopen for Violent #Criminals

Today, May 5, 2025 — President Donald Trump has officially announced the reopening of the legendary Alcatraz Prison, aiming to turn it into a high-security facility for America’s most violent criminals.

Originally closed in 1963 and later converted into a tourist site, Alcatraz is now being “rebuilt and substantially enlarged” under Trump’s directive. This move is being labeled as a tough-on-crime strategy ahead of the 2025 election wave.

Key Points:

Historic Alcatraz was a max-security federal prison (1934–1963).

Trump’s new order tasks the DOJ, FBI & Homeland Security with its revival.

Estimated operational cost: $70–75 million per year.

Legal hurdles expected as the island is currently under the National Park Service.

Public reaction remains mixed — some call it justice, others a campaign stunt.

“We will not let criminals dictate the future of America,” Trump said.

#insidepro : While this decision won’t directly affect crypto markets, it reflects the rising political pressure and regulatory mood — both of which are key sentiment drivers in the financial world.

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⚖️ Court ruling for $5.4 million — hacker to return stolen assets! 💰

💥 Joseph James O'Connor, a hacker who stole crypto through the accounts of celebrities, now has to return 235 ETH, 42 BTC, and 143,000 BUSD worth $5.4 million! 💸

⚖️ The UK court has decided that he must return everything, even after being imprisoned in the USA. In 2020, he hacked the accounts of Elon Musk and Barack Obama! 🤯

💡 Fraud schemes through social media:

Fake meme coins: At the beginning of the year, hackers promoted a fake UFC Meme coin on Solana — $1.4 million was stolen via Instagram! 💰

McDonald’s Instagram hack: Hacked McDonald’s account to promote the Grimace token — $700,000 stolen! 🍔💸

“Pump and dump”: Celebrities and brands often became targets for scammers launching fake tokens.

⚠️ 2025: $2.1 billion in cryptocurrency stolen through hacks of personal wallets! 🔥

🛡️ Protect your crypto from scammers! 💥

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🥷How does dirty crypto get into your #wallet🔥 ?

🔄Fraudsters hide the transaction history of cryptocurrency in various ways. For example, they use mixers - services that divide the funds into small parts and mix them randomly with coins of other users. After mixers, it's much harder to trace the origin of the currency. Running crypto through anonymous wallets and decentralized exchanges can also confuse the trail and complicate the task of analysts.

⚠️While most major exchanges use KYC (Know Your Client) and AML systems for protection, it's impossible to get a 100 percent guarantee of security. If you trade on a DEX (Decentralized Exchange) such as Uniswap, Apex Pro or DYDX, the risk is even greater. Such exchanges do not use KYC system, anonymity attracts fraudsters. Therefore, analytical services mark funds from such exchanges as high risk. If you do not check your counterparties and your wallet, you can get dirty cryptocurrency even in exchanges and p2p platforms.

🤝You can even get dirty, funds from an acquaintance who is probably not involved in #criminals activity. He could get this cryptocurrency by making a transaction without security checks and afterwards pass it on to you. Unwittingly, your wallet could get painted as risky.

Tether will reportedly freeze USDT wallets in connection with Venezuelan sanctions evasion, following reports Venezuela's state oil company used the stablecoin to bypass US restrictions.

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🚨 #US Launches First Federal Strike Force To Combat Southeast Asian #crypto Scam Compounds 🌐

🇺🇸 The United States Has Announced The Formation Of Its First-Ever Federal Strike Force Designed To Target And Dismantle Rapidly Growing Crypto Scam Compounds Operating Across Southeast Asia. This Bold Initiative Marks A Significant Step Toward Confronting One Of The Most Alarming Digital Crime Waves Affecting Millions Globally. 💰🕵️

🌏 Authorities Revealed That Many Of These Criminal Compounds Are Run By Highly Organized Transnational Networks, Often Using Trafficked Individuals Forced To Work In Sophisticated Scam Centers. Victims Worldwide Have Lost Billions Through Romance Scams, Pig-Butchering Schemes, Investment Frauds, And Fake Trading Platforms. 💸😭

⚖️ The New Strike Force Brings Together Experts From The FBI, Homeland Security Investigations, The Justice Department, And International Partners, Aiming To Coordinate Intelligence, Track Illicit Crypto Flows, And Shut Down Cross-Border #criminals Operations. Officials Emphasized That These Schemes Have #Become Increasingly Complex, Frequently Leveraging Blockchain Tools To Evade Detection. 🔍🔗

👥 A Key Focus Will Be Rescuing Trafficking Victims Forced Into These #cybercrime Hubs, Many Of Whom Are Lured With Fake Job Offers And Then Trapped Under Violent Conditions. The Strike Force Plans To Work Closely With Southeast Asian Governments To Identify Compounds, Freeze Assets, And Prosecute Perpetrators. 🤝🚔

💬 According To Senior US Officials, The Expansion Of Crypto-Fueled Scams Has Become A “Global Security Threat,” Requiring Immediate And Coordinated Action. The Strike Force Also Intends To Develop Public Awareness Campaigns To Warn Citizens About Digital Investment Risks And Increase Reporting Of Suspicious Activities. 📢🧠
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Is AI Making Cyber Crimes Easier for Criminals? 🚨

U.S. law enforcement officials at the International Conference on Cyber Security highlighted how advancements in artificial intelligence (#AI ) are simplifying cyber crimes like hacking and scamming.

They noted AI's role in reducing the technical expertise required for such activities, making them more effective and dangerous. However, they also emphasized AI's potential to aid authorities in tracking #illegal activities more efficiently.

Concerns were raised about the rise of AI-generated "deep fakes," which pose a threat to existing security systems. Instances of deep fakes have surged globally, raising alarms among public figures who have been targeted.

This trend has prompted worries about #criminals exploiting these sophisticated technologies to undermine established security measures.

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Inflation accelerates and widens the wealth gap, people will tend towards quick money, and crime situations will intensify. The characteristics and applications of virtual assets will only deepen and expand.
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🧑‍⚖️ Co-founder of Samourai Wallet sentenced to 5 years⛓️‍💥

Keonn Rodriguez, co-founder and CEO of Samourai Wallet, received a 5-year prison sentence for running an unlicensed money transfer business and facilitating the laundering of over $230 million through mixing features.

💸 The investigation established that from 2015 to 2024, transactions related to illegal transfers were carried out through Samourai Wallet, specifically through tools like Whirlpool and Ricochet that mask the origin of funds.

⚠️ The sentence serves as a warning to all cryptocurrency anonymization services — even if they claim “privacy,” authorities view them as potential laundering tools.

🗣️ “Privacy is not an excuse for opacity,” stated the SDNY prosecutor's office.
Rodriguez's sentence underscores that the era of “wild privacy” in crypto is coming to an end.

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