ChainCatcher news, according to market news, the South Korean prosecution has arrested former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun on charges of "inciting rebellion and abuse of power."

ChainCatcher news, according to reports from Reuters and Polish media Rzeczpospolita on December 6, Polish authorities have arrested the former CEO of the Russian cryptocurrency exchange WEX in downtown Warsaw. The man's name is Dmitry V. He is suspected of engaging in fraud and money laundering activities during his management of WEX, which collapsed in 2018.A spokesperson for the Polish police told Reuters, "The man is currently in custody, awaiting the completion of the extradition process. If extradited to the United States, Dmitry V could face charges carrying a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison."

ChainCatcher news, according to reports from Reuters and Polish media Rzeczpospolita on December 6, Polish authorities arrested the former CEO of the Russian cryptocurrency exchange WEX in downtown Warsaw. The man's name is Dmitry V. He is suspected of engaging in fraud and money laundering activities during his management of WEX, which collapsed in 2018.A spokesperson for the Polish police told Reuters, "The man is currently in custody, awaiting the completion of the extradition process. If extradited to the United States, Dmitry V could face charges carrying a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison."

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com, Moroccan authorities have arrested and detained five individuals suspected of participating in cryptocurrency fraud activities. The police also recovered some funds allegedly related to the scheme, as well as mobile devices used in the crime.The unnamed suspects, aged between 24 and 48, are accused of sending phishing emails to foreign citizens, aiming to extract funds from the victims' cryptocurrency wallets. It is alleged that the stolen funds were subsequently used for personal purposes.Moroccan authorities arrested the suspects after receiving reports through international law enforcement cooperation channels.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jin10 reports, a large-scale protest has erupted in Seoul, South Korea, with demonstrators calling for the arrest of President Yoon Suk-yeol.

ChainCatcher news, on-chain detective ZachXBT stated this morning that an over-the-counter (OTC) crypto scammer was raided and arrested in Europe, with assets involved amounting to approximately 17 million dollars, which have been seized. This scammer had defrauded a TAO whale of 7.1 million dollars (14,600 TAO) in February 2024, and has also scammed ZYN, MOG, Kondux, Ordiswap, Landwolf, and Hash AI whales this year, with amounts exceeding 8 million dollars.

ChainCatcher news, South Korean crypto KOL Joseph Young posted, "The South Korean president has announced a curfew. If you are out and about after 11 PM, you will be checked, and if deemed suspicious, you will be arrested. Currently, major centralized exchanges (CEX) in South Korea are experiencing trading difficulties for unknown reasons."

ChainCatcher news, according to Cryptonews, the investigation into the murder of cryptocurrency industry figure Kevin Mirshahi has made progress. Canadian law enforcement officials announced new developments on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, after discovering his body in a natural park in Montreal in October 2024.Quebec provincial police have arrested 27-year-old Darius Perry and 25-year-old Nackael Hickey, who are suspected of murdering Kevin Mirshahi. Both face charges of kidnapping and being an accomplice.Previous news reported that Canadian police confirmed the death of 25-year-old cryptocurrency industry figure Kevin Mirshahi, who had been missing after being kidnapped.

ChainCatcher news, according to BeInCrypto, Indian police have arrested West Bengal resident SK Masud Alam for allegedly participating in the WazirX hacking incident. Earlier this year, the hacking incident resulted in a loss of over $230 million in cryptocurrency, leaving customers unable to withdraw their funds.Alam is accused of creating a fake account under the alias Souvik Mondal and selling that account to hackers via Telegram. The account was later used to conduct illegal operations against the cryptocurrency exchange WazirX.

ChainCatcher news, South Korean police have arrested 215 people in an investigation into a cryptocurrency investment fraud case involving 325.6 billion won (232 million USD).The Anti-Corruption and Economic Crime Investigation Department of the Gyeonggi Southern Provincial Police Agency stated that the arrested suspects include staff from a fake investment consulting company and an unidentified YouTuber with 620,000 subscribers. From December 2021 to March last year, the scheme allegedly defrauded more than 15,000 people by promising high returns on investments in virtual assets. The scheme primarily targeted middle-aged and elderly individuals, promising 20 times returns and encouraging people to sell apartments and take out loans to fund their investments.The investments themselves included 28 different tokens, of which 6 were created by the gang. The remaining 22 had low trading volumes and were considered to have little value. Among those arrested, 12 are still in custody, including the YouTuber, who is also the head of the consulting company. He initially fled from South Korea to Australia via Hong Kong and Singapore.It is reported that the names of the individuals involved have not been disclosed.

ChainCatcher news, the hacker Robert Powell, suspected of stealing $400 million in cryptocurrency from the FTX exchange through SIM card swapping, has applied to the court for a temporary lift of his house arrest to attend his girlfriend's sister's birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese in Illinois this Sunday.Powell was arrested in February this year along with two accomplices and was released under house arrest on a $10,000 bail, with restrictions on internet use, only allowing attendance at court or medical appointments. His lawyer stated that Powell has fully complied with all release conditions, and both the prosecution and pretrial services do not oppose this request.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cryptonews, a Bitcoin mining scam gang in South Korea was caught by the police after mistakenly targeting a detective as part of their "high-yield investment crypto scam." In April this year, a detective from the Gyeonggi Southern Provincial Police's Mobile Crime Investigation Unit received a scam call from the gang and pretended to fall for the scam, providing bank account information and other details to assist in the investigation. The police subsequently tracked down the organization's "headquarters" located in Incheon using this information.A total of 81 people were arrested in this operation, including individuals suspected of purchasing leaked personal data. The police pointed out that the gang also used fake SIM cards to carry out the scams. On November 6, the Mobile Crime Investigation Unit announced the detention of 9 individuals, including the gang's "leader," while the remaining 7 were granted bail after being charged with similar offenses.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Nikkei, a joint task force composed of the Cyber Special Investigation Division of the National Police Agency and police forces from 9 prefectures including Saitama Prefecture arrested 26-year-old Yuta Kobayashi, whose address and occupation are unknown, on suspicion of committing fraud using a computer. Kobayashi is believed to be the leader of the group, with losses exceeding 100 million yen (approximately $667,100). The group allegedly abused the highly secretive Monero to attempt money laundering, and Kobayashi's identity was determined through tracking the flow of funds. The National Police Agency stated that this is the first time in Japan that Monero has been analyzed to identify a suspect.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, a group of 18 state attorneys general is urging President Biden to help ensure the release of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, who has been detained in Nigeria since February 2024.The attorneys general have requested that Biden designate Gambaryan as a hostage under the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage Taking Accountability Act. In a joint letter sent on October 18, the organization expressed concern over Gambaryan's deteriorating health and the illegal nature of his detention.Attorney General Formella wrote in the letter: "His continued detention without cause not only violates his rights but poses a serious threat to his health and well-being... We have a responsibility to advocate for the rights of American citizens abroad, and we urge the federal government to apply the necessary diplomatic pressure to ensure his release."

ChainCatcher news, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) stated that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested a man from Alabama for his involvement in the January 2024 hacking of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) X account, an incident that caused a surge in Bitcoin prices.In January 2024, hackers posted false news claiming that the SEC was expected to release an announcement regarding Bitcoin, which led to a spike in cryptocurrency prices. An SEC spokesperson confirmed in a statement to The Guardian that the unauthorized posts on the @SECGov account "were not drafted or created by the SEC."

ChainCatcher news, according to Protos, Terra founder Do Kwon was arrested in Montenegro on March 23, 2023, but his electronic devices were not handed over to the investigating judge until June of that year.An official from the Montenegrin special police told Portal ETV that during a search of inmates, including Do Kwon, laptops, mobile phones, cryptocurrency wallet login information, and "other codes to access the blockchain" were discovered.Two sources stated that at least three cryptocurrency transactions were made using Do Kwon's cryptocurrency wallet during his detention. This information was obtained through accounts related to a mobile phone company in Podgorica.

ChainCatcher news, the market maker Gotbit officially posted on X: "Our CEO Alex Andryunin has been arrested in Portugal. We currently have no further details, but rest assured that your account at Gotbit is safe. Our goal is to prove the innocence of the company and CEO Alex Andryunin. We are fully prepared to cooperate with the authorities, providing all necessary documents to support the investigation and quickly resolve this misunderstanding. We will update you promptly as more information becomes available."

ChainCatcher news, the Hong Kong police have launched an operation called "Code Words" to make arrests, assisted by personnel from the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau in gathering evidence related to online and cryptocurrency transactions. They have dismantled a local scam group involved in cryptocurrency, arresting 27 individuals and defrauding a total of up to 360 million Hong Kong dollars. Superintendent Yiu Wing-kin from the New Territories South Criminal Headquarters stated that the scam group primarily used online romantic relationships to lure victims into investing in cryptocurrency. To facilitate their fraudulent activities, the group employed technology specialists, including graduates from local universities majoring in digital media, for technical support, and collaborated with overseas scammers to set up a fake cryptocurrency platform.