Tag: crypto crime
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Canadian Crypto Fugitive Andean Medjedovic Vanishes After Interpol Red Notice
Overview: A high-stakes case unfolds A Canadian crypto fugitive, Andean Medjedovic, remains in the spotlight as a dramatic chain of international events unfolds. After a planned flight from Amsterdam to Kuwait, with a stopover in Istanbul, Medjedovic appeared to be escaping a legal trap only to be arrested two weeks later in Serbia. The case…
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Canadian Crypto Fugitive Vanishes After Arrest in Serbia: Fake Passports, $65M, and an Interpol Red Notice
Introduction: A high-stakes chase across borders What began as a routine international pursuit quickly escalated into a global drama involving fake passports, a multi-million-dollar fortune, and an Interpol Red Notice. Andean Medjedovic, a Canadian fraudster with ties to the cryptocurrency world, found himself at the center of an escalating case that spanned several countries, including…
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Canadian Crypto Fugitive Vanishes After Serbia Arrest: Fake Passports, $65M, and an Interpol Red Notice
Overview of the Case A dramatic turn in a high-profile crypto-fraud case has spotlighted a Canadian fugitive who allegedly used fake passports to advance a globe-trotting, criminal enterprise. Andean Medjedovic, once linked to a multi-million-dollar scheme, was taken into custody in Serbia, only to vanish in the days that followed as authorities pursued the full…
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How Crypto Criminals Stole $713 Million: A Look at The Old Tricks Behind Modern Hacks
Overview: The Scale and Shape of the Heist When headlines announce that criminals have plundered hundreds of millions in cryptocurrency, the reaction is often shock paired with a quick assumption that the sector has become wildly risky. In reality, the techniques behind these thefts are a mix of time-tested social engineering, technical exploits, and gaps…
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How Crypto Criminals Stole $713 Million: Lessons from a String of 2023–2024 Scams
Overview: A high-stakes tale of crypto crime The rapid rise of cryptocurrency has created enormous opportunities, but it has also attracted an array of criminals who rely on time-tested social engineering and technical gaps to steal billions. A recent tally of losses around $713 million showcases how attackers exploit human weaknesses and weak security practices…
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Court Rules $550K Crypto Theft Isn’t a Crime, Victim Fights Back
Background: A High-Profile Crypto Theft in Zimbabwe The case centers on a claim that more than $550,000 in cryptocurrency was stolen from a prominent Zimbabwean eye specialist. The trial drew national attention as two suspects appeared in court, facing serious allegations tied to one of the country’s most high-stakes crypto incidents. What makes this case…