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Payvision Scandal: Dutch Authorities Cover Up Fraud, Former COO Now Runs Regulated Stablecoin Provider
The Payvision scandal is one of the most shocking cases of corporate complicity in global cybercrime. A Dutch payment processor, Payvision, actively facilitated fraud networks, laundering and distributing stolen funds for years. Despite overwhelming evidence, Dutch authorities refuse to hold those responsible accountable and continue to withhold crucial investigative reports that could help victims recover their stolen money.
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SEC and Binance Agree to 60-Day Pause in Landmark Crypto Case: Industry Watches for Regulatory Shift
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Binance have jointly filed a motion to pause their ongoing lawsuit for 60 days, marking a significant development in the high-profile case against the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.It is undeniable that a new spirit has entered the US crypto scene since Trump took office.

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SEC X Account Hack: Alabama Man Pleads Guilty!
Eric Council Jr., a 25-year-old from Alabama, has pleaded guilty to his role in the January 2024 hacking of the SEC’s X account, which led to a fake BTC ETF approval announcement. The false post briefly spiked Bitcoin’s price by over $1,000 before the SEC regained control and corrected the information. The hack was executed via a SIM swap scheme, and Council received Bitcoin payments for his role.

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Phobos Ransomware Affiliates Arrested in Global Crackdown!
The U.S. DOJ has unsealed charges against Russian cybercriminals Roman Berezhnoy and Egor Nikolaevich Glebov, key figures behind the Phobos ransomware group, which extorted over $16 million from more than 1,000 victims worldwide. Their arrests were part of a coordinated international operation, including the takedown of 100+ servers used by the ransomware network.

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Didier Reynders And The Affair That’s Staggering Belgium!
Former EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders is under investigation for alleged money laundering through the Belgian National Lottery. The case, which has been ongoing since 2023, involves suspicious transactions spanning several years, potentially extending into 2024. It's "the affair that's staggering Belgium," wrote the daily La Libre Belgique on January 30.
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Exposing the Dark Side of Online Gambling: Whistleblower Reveals Alarming Tactics of Illegal Platforms in the UK!
A whistleblower has courageously stepped forward to expose the alarming operations of unlicensed online gambling platforms targeting vulnerable individuals in the UK. These platforms, operating under offshore licenses, exploit problem gamblers, circumvent self-exclusion systems, and engage in illegal payment practices.

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Attention: Serious Claim Against Illegal Gambling Schemes in Curacao and Malta!
FinTelegram has received a detailed complaint from a Portuguese player against Slott Casino and its affiliated companies. This report analyzes the complaint and provides context regarding issues similar to those of other Curaçao-based casino operators. We thank the complainant for submitting the complaint and will report on it. Here is a first analysis. We also ask other players to submit complaints.

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Urgent Warning Against Illegal Online Casino Betsolino and its Payment Facilitators!
We recently found an interesting review on LinkedIn about the apparently illegal online casino Betsolino, published by Digital Marketing Strategist Michael Schmitt. According to the review, Betsolino has been identified as an illegal operation. Therefore, we looked at Betsolino and its payment processors. We discovered red flags and issued an urgent warning.

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Urgent Warning: Avoid the Illegal Wazamba Casino With Cyprus Payment Agent Mirata Services!
FinTelegram issues a strong warning against the illegally and anonymously operating Wazamba casino. This fraudulent platform, formerly associated with the now-insolvent Rabidi Group, is currently operating without any legitimate license and under complete anonymity. The website does not disclose any information about its operator, making it a risky and unreliable environment for players.
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Jan Marsalek: From Wirecard COO to Russian Spy—The Fugitive Who Outsmarted Europe!
Jan Marsalek, born on March 15, 1980, in Vienna, Austria, served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Wirecard from 2010 until its collapse in 2020. An Austrian citizen, Marsalek was instrumental in expanding Wirecard's operations, particularly in Asia. However, his tenure ended in scandal when it was revealed that approximately €1.9 billion were missing from the company's accounts, leading to its insolvency.
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MONEYVAL Urges Guernsey to Step Up AML Enforcement!
MONEYVAL has called on Guernsey to strengthen its fight against money laundering, particularly in investigation, prosecution, and conviction efforts. While praising the island's risk awareness and sanctions enforcement, the report raises concerns about law enforcement’s limited use of financial intelligence and the quality of suspicious activity reports (SARs).

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Wirecard’s Ghost: Jan Marsalek’s Close Associate Testifies in Singapore Trial!
The Wirecard scandal continues to unravel as James Henry O’Sullivan, a British businessman and close confidant of fugitive Wirecard executive Jan Marsalek, takes the stand in a Singapore fraud trial. O’Sullivan, accused of falsifying escrow account records that allegedly contained billions in Wirecard reserves, revealed damning insights into Marsalek’s clandestine operations.

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Dirty Money: The Dubious Dealings of Helmut Hartinger and the Mysterious Deaths of His Partners!
Helmut Hartinger, a convicted fraudster at the center of a billion-euro laundering scheme, remains behind bars—but two of his closest associates are now dead. Vladimir Nuhlicek and Peter Takacs, both privy to Hartinger’s financial dealings, died under mysterious circumstances, raising alarming questions about who benefits from their silence.
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