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Da Silver Neto and his wife were sentenced to 88 and 71 years in prison respectively.
Through the long arm of the law, Brazilian police finally caught two wanted fraudsters involved in a $400 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme.
Argentinian federal police track down impersonation scammers
Local media recently reported that the arrests of Ponzi scheme founder Antonio Inacio Da Silver Neto and his wife Fabricia Farias Campos were based on an intelligence investigation conducted by the Interpol unit of the Argentine Federal Police.
The investigation found that the couple attempted to disappear in early 2023 after making millions of dollars by running a fraudulent cryptocurrency company called "Braiscompany." By this time, Brazilian judicial authorities had accused them of fraud and crimes against the country's financial system and ordered their arrest.

The reduction in losses shows that in the cryptocurrency space, the security measures and risk mitigation strategies adopted are gradually becoming more effective over time.
Losses from hacking and scams in the cryptocurrency space have dropped significantly in the year to April, according to a new report from blockchain security firm CertiK.
CertiK pointed out in its latest report that the cryptocurrency industry’s losses due to security incidents such as hacking attacks, vulnerability exploits, and fraud dropped significantly in April, with losses amounting to approximately $25.7 million. The amount of losses dropped significantly by 141% compared to the previous month, a decline that highlights the significant improvement in security in the cryptocurrency industry.

Behind the cryptocurrency frenzy lies a deadly trap. From the dream of 'hundredfold coins' to the temptation of 'guaranteed profits', scammers have various tricks to exploit without limits. With the wave of the metaverse, scams have escalated. This article exposes real cases, revealing five major scams and providing a pitfall avoidance guide to help you protect your money!

1. Offline transactions: 'face-to-face absconding' under trust.

Ms. Cheng from Anhui was introduced by an acquaintance to arrange an offline transaction of 277,000 USDT with Mr. Sun. The other party first gained trust through small tests, but after transferring funds, they delayed by claiming 'the phone is infected', ultimately absconding with the payments. This type of scam often leverages personal connections or a 'rich and handsome' persona to lower vigilance, inducing large transfers after successful small tests and then disappearing under the guise of technical issues.

Last November, OneCoin’s head of legal compliance pleaded guilty to charges related to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.
The Southern District of New York announced that Irina Dilkinska was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Edgardo Ramos to four years in prison for her role in the widespread OneCoin fraud scheme.
Dilkinska, who was OneCoin’s head of legal compliance, was arrested in Bulgaria in March 2023 and extradited to the United States.
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According to a statement from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Dilkinska participated in the day-to-day operations of OneCoin and laundered money for OneCoin without ensuring that his actions were in compliance with legal regulations. This included orchestrating the transfer of $110 million in fraudulently obtained OneCoin proceeds to an entity in the Cayman Islands.

CertiK exposes the deception used by fraudsters to exploit its brand.

Even security company CertiK, which specializes in comprehensive blockchain, smart contract and Web3 security, is not immune to the rising tide of scams and exploits. Scammers target users by fraudulently targeting the brand of the company, which works to secure digital assets and decentralized technologies.
In its latest blog post, CertiK revealed that in addition to its main focus of auditing, it faces numerous challenges. These challenges include scams that leverage the CertiK brand to spread misinformation and deceive users.

South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit reported that the number of cryptocurrency transactions suspected of being involved in money laundering, market manipulation and drug trafficking hit a record high in 2023.
South Korea has witnessed a surge in cryptocurrency trading, especially after the market recovered. Accordingly, the country’s authorities received nearly 49% more potentially suspicious transaction alerts from cryptocurrency service providers in 2023 than in the previous year.
South Korea recorded 16,076 cryptocurrency transactions in 2023 suspected of being linked to activities such as money laundering, market manipulation or illegal drug trading, according to a Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) document.