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Crypto Crime: Two Brothers Arrested in U.S. for Ingenious $25 Million Ethereum Heist

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The brothers Anton Peraire-Bueno, 24, and James Peraire-Bueno, 28, were arrested in Boston and New York, respectively, for a sophisticated scheme to exploit the Ethereum blockchain and steal $25 million in cryptocurrency. The indictment, unsealed today, charges the brothers with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Cryptocrime is one of the fastest-growing cybercrime segments.

Russian-Swedish Bitcoin Fog Operator Convicted of Money Laundering Conspiracy!

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In another crypto case that marks a significant stride in the battle against cybercrime, Roman Sterlingov, a dual Russian-Swedish national, was found guilty by a federal jury in Washington, D.C., for operating the notorious darknet cryptocurrency “Mixer” and laundering $400M in cryptocurrency since 2011. The conviction underscores a stark warning to cybercriminals: the digital shadows will no longer shield illicit financial activities from the law's reach.

U.S. law enforcement will prioritize thwarting cybercrime to arrests!

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In fighting cybercrime, the U.S. Justice Department will focus more on preventing further harm to victims, even if it means tipping off suspects and jeopardizing arrests, U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco explained. Law enforcement must keep pace with the cybercriminals who exploit innovations as fast as the marketplace produces them. The FBI is investigating more than 100 different ransomware variants.

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