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December 4, 2024

Russia Sentences Hydra Marketplace Founder to Life in Prison!

The founder of Hydra, the notorious dark web drug marketplace, has been sentenced to life in prison by a Moscow court. Stanislav Moiseyev, along with 15 accomplices, faced charges of running a criminal drug enterprise. Their sentences include hefty fines and the confiscation of assets, marking a major crackdown on the dark web's illicit economy.

December 3, 2024

Financial Intelligence Report: NovaForge Ltd – The New Face in the Illegal Online Casino Scene!

In recent investigations, FinTelegram has uncovered NovaForge Ltd as a significant operator in a globally active network of illegal online casinos. Operating anonymously through multiple brands and domains, this network defies regulatory frameworks in Europe, North America, and Asia, continuing the legacy of the defunct Rabidi Group.

November 11, 2024

FTX Estate Sues Binance and Former CEO Zhao for $1.8 Billion Over “Fraudulent” Share Deal

It seems that the bankruptcy of the US crypto exchange FTX will continue to cause ripples across the crypto scene. In a high-stakes lawsuit, the FTX estate is targeting Binance and its former CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), seeking $1.8 billion over a controversial 2021 share buyback deal. Allegations include claims of a “constructive fraudulent transfer” and accusations of tweets that allegedly accelerated FTX's collapse.

October 24, 2024

Nigeria Drops Money Laundering Charges Against Binance Executive Amid Health Concerns

Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency has finally dropped its $35.4 million money laundering case against Tigran Gambaryan, a top Binance executive, citing his urgent need for medical treatment abroad. Gambaryan, who was in charge of financial crime compliance at Binance, had been detained in Nigeria since April. Binance still faces tax evasion charges as part of Nigeria’s broader crackdown on crypto firms.

October 20, 2024

Bring Him Home: US Attorneys General Demand Hostage Status for Detained Binance Exec Tigran Gambaryan

18 U.S. attorneys general have called on President Biden to designate Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan as a hostage. Held without formal charges in Nigeria, Gambaryan’s health has deteriorated significantly, raising humanitarian concerns. His arrest, seen as politically motivated, comes just months after Binance’s $4.2 billion money laundering settlement with U.S. authorities.

October 12, 2024

Binance Chief Financial Crime Compliance Officer Denied Bail in Nigerian Case!

Think twice before starting to work for the world's larger crypto exchange. As Binance’s financial crime compliance officer faces money laundering charges in Nigeria, questions mount over the company’s compliance safeguards and the risks involved in its global operations. The denial of bail for Tigran Gambaryan and the ongoing legal battle could have far-reaching implications for the company’s future.

October 11, 2024

Breaking: The Binance-Like $3.1 Billion Money Laundering Settlement of TD Bank!

TD Bank, one of North America's largest financial institutions, has been hit with a historic $3.1 billion settlement over money laundering violations. This case represents one of the most significant AML enforcement actions in U.S. history, both in terms of the financial penalties imposed and the severity of the admitted misconduct. Only Binance, with its $4.1 billion settlement, was even larger.

September 30, 2024

Former Binance CEO Released From Prison After Guilty Plea to Money Laundering Charges!

The Chinese-Canadian national Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder and former CEO of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, was released from a correctional facility in California on Friday, September 27, 2024, after serving a four-month sentence25. His release came two days ahead of schedule due to standard practices when release dates fall on weekends.

September 23, 2024

The New Reality: The High-Stakes Role of Compliance Officers in Global Firms!

The arrest of Tigran Gambaryan, Binance's Head of Financial Crime Compliance, by Nigerian authorities in Feb 2024 highlights the increasing risks faced by compliance officers at major global corporations. Gambaryan, a former U.S. law enforcement officer with extensive experience in cryptocurrency-related investigations, now finds himself in a perilous legal battle, raising critical questions about the personal accountability of compliance executives.

Court Cases

September 4, 2024

Binance Nigeria Case: Judge Orders Wheelchair for Detained Binance Exec Tigran Gambaryan!

The Nigerian Justice Emeka Nwite has ordered the officials of the Kuje correctional facility to provide Tigran Gambaryan, the detained executive of Binance Holdings Limited, with a wheelchair. This decision came after Gambaryan, who appeared in court walking with crutches, expressed that his health had severely deteriorated due to inadequate medical care at the facility.

September 4, 2024

🚨🚨 WARNING: Binance Suspected of Manipulating Customer Reviews on Trustpilot 🚨🚨

The world's leading review platform, Trustpilot, has taken action against Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency platform, by blocking its profile. Trustpilot has detected and removed a number of fake reviews related to Binance, raising suspicions that the company may be engaging in deceptive practices to manipulate its public image. Users should be very careful when working with Binance.

September 3, 2024

Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan Seeks Bail and Medical Care Amid Nigerian Money Laundering Trial

Tigran Gambaryan, Head of Financial Crime Compliance at Binance, worked as a Special Agent for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the U.S. for approximately ten years before joining Binance. In February 2024, Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, another Binance executive, were arrested in Nigeria on charges of money laundering and tax evasion. He has been detained in a Nigerian prison since then, facing health issues and legal challenges.

Cash Cow Crypto: U.S. CFTC Enforcement Sets Records in FY 2024 with $17.1 Billion in Monetary Relief!

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) achieved a landmark year in FY 2024, securing over $17.1 billion in monetary relief, including $2.6 billion in civil penalties and $14.5 billion in restitution. The agency’s groundbreaking actions spanned digital asset (crypto) markets, voluntary carbon credits, and major compliance cases, highlighting its leadership in safeguarding market integrity.

U.S. DOJ’s Whistleblower Pilot Program: 250+ Tips in Just Months!

Whistleblowers are the only effective way to fight financial crime. The U.S. DOJ whistleblower pilot program has already proven effective, generating over 250 tips of potential misconduct since its launch in August, according to Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General Marshall Miller. According to a Reuters report, the initiative targets corporate malfeasance and encourages internal self-disclosure by companies.

Online Gambling: Lokinvestigation in Curaçao, its Maltese Connections, and How to Shut Down!

For many years, the far-far-away Curacao was the regulatory mecca of global online gambling. But that is over. The Lokinvestigation, spearheaded by opposition politician and forensic investigator Dr. Luigi Faneyte, reveals systemic failures and alleged corruption in Curaçao’s online gambling sector. With ties to Maltese investors and global financial networks, the report demands transparency but also carries political implications.

KTM’s Collapse: How Pierer and Blazicek Possibly Misled Investors and Profited Amid a €2.9 Billion Crisis!

The recent insolvency filing by KTM AG, Europe's largest motorcycle manufacturer, has unveiled significant managerial failures under CEO Stefan Pierer and Chairman of the Supervisory Board Josef Blasicek of Pierer Mobility AG. Despite clear indicators of financial distress, the company continued to distribute substantial dividends, misleading investors about its fiscal health. Here is an investor update on the KTM case.

Investor Briefing

Investor Briefing: Why Elon Musk’s SpaceX is valued at $350 Billion!

SpaceX, Elon Musk's private aerospace company, is reportedly in discussions to sell insider shares at a valuation of approximately $350 billion. This would be double what the company was reportedly selling shares at one year ago. In December 2023, Bloomberg reported SpaceX shares were being sold at a $175 billion valuation. Musk's closeness to Trump is apparently paying off.