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Forcount Founder Sentenced to 8+ Years in $8.4M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
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Forcount Founder Sentenced to 8+ Years in $8.4M Crypto Ponzi Scheme

The founder of the Forcount crypto Ponzi scheme has been sentenced to 97 months in prison for an $8.4 million investment fraud that victimized thousands.

Jul 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Eddy Alexandre Sentenced to 9 Years for $249M EminiFX Ponzi Scheme
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Eddy Alexandre Sentenced to 9 Years for $249M EminiFX Ponzi Scheme

Eddy Alexandre, founder of EminiFX, was sentenced to nine years in prison for orchestrating a $249 million crypto and forex EminiFX Ponzi scheme. Here's what happened.

Jul 14, 2026 · 5 min read
SDNY Jury Convicts Avi Eisenberg in $110M Mango Markets Fraud
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SDNY Jury Convicts Avi Eisenberg in $110M Mango Markets Fraud

A federal jury convicted Avraham Eisenberg of wire fraud and market manipulation for his role in the $110 million Mango Markets crypto exploit.

Jul 14, 2026 · 4 min read
US Charges David Sidoo in $145M Cross-Border Stock Fraud Scheme
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US Charges David Sidoo in $145M Cross-Border Stock Fraud Scheme

Canadian businessman David Sidoo and eight others were indicted by the DOJ for an alleged $145 million pump-and-dump stock fraud scheme targeting US investors. This investigation details the charges.

Jul 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Forcount Crypto Scheme Promoter Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
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Forcount Crypto Scheme Promoter Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

Juan Tacuri, a key promoter in the fraudulent Forcount crypto scheme, was sentenced to 10 years for his role in the multi-million dollar Ponzi that targeted investors globally.

Jul 14, 2026 · 5 min read
Samourai Wallet Indictment: DOJ Charges Founders in $100M Crypto Laundering Scheme
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Samourai Wallet Indictment: DOJ Charges Founders in $100M Crypto Laundering Scheme

Federal prosecutors unsealed the Samourai Wallet indictment, charging its founders with conspiracy to commit money laundering and operating an unlicensed money transmitting business.

Jul 14, 2026 · 4 min read
DOJ Charges Brothers in $25M Ethereum Blockchain Exploit Indictment
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DOJ Charges Brothers in $25M Ethereum Blockchain Exploit Indictment

Federal prosecutors have charged two MIT-educated brothers in a first-of-its-kind Ethereum blockchain exploit indictment, alleging a novel scheme to steal $25 million in cryptocurrency.

Jul 13, 2026 · 5 min read
US Charges MIT Brothers in Novel $25 Million Ethereum Heist
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US Charges MIT Brothers in Novel $25 Million Ethereum Heist

Federal prosecutors unsealed a first-of-its-kind indictment against two MIT-educated brothers, accusing them of orchestrating a $25 million Ethereum heist by exploiting the blockchain's core infrastructure.

Jul 13, 2026 · 5 min read