July 26, 2025

Investment fraud

Investment

DOJ files for forfeiture of $7.1M in crypto proceeds tied to $97M WA investment fraud scheme

This story was originally published on MyNorthwest.com A civil action has been filed seeking the forfeiture of $7.1 million in cryptocurrency seized as part of an investigation linked to an oil and gas-related investment fraud scheme, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday. Newcastle, Washington, resident Geoffrey K. Auyeung, 47, was indicted as a co-conspirator

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Crypto

Politicians Hiding Loot, Warns EFCC

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Ola Olukoyede, on Thursday raised concerns over the increasing use of virtual assets such as cryptocurrency by fraudulent politicians and scammers to conceal illicit wealth and perpetrate investment fraud. Speaking at an event to mark the Africa Anti-Corruption Day in Gombe, Olukoyede who Zonal

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Investment

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police nab 22-year-old from Navi Mumbai for investment fraud of Rs 2.43 crore-Telangana Today

A 56-year-old victim from Hyderabad was duped by the fraudsters Updated On – 20 April 2025, 09:14 PM Representational Photo Hyderabad: Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have apprehended a 22 year-old suspect from Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra for his involvement in an investment fraud totaling around Rs 2.43 crore. According to the police, a 56-year-old

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