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"Crypto Ponzi Schemes: Guilty Pleas, Charges, and Settlements Unveiled"
cryptocurrency-fraud2 years ago

"Crypto Ponzi Schemes: Guilty Pleas, Charges, and Settlements Unveiled"

Brenda Chunga, also known as "Bitcoin Beautee," has pleaded guilty to her involvement in the $2 billion HyperFund cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme. Chunga, who made nearly $4 million promoting the scheme on social media, faces up to five years in prison, while her co-founder and another promoter also face charges. This case is part of a broader crackdown on cryptocurrency fraud by American authorities, following actions against major exchanges and other fraudulent schemes.

"US Authorities Uncover $1.9 Billion HyperFund Cryptocurrency Fraud"
cryptocurrency-crime2 years ago

"US Authorities Uncover $1.9 Billion HyperFund Cryptocurrency Fraud"

The DOJ has charged an Australian and two Americans with orchestrating a $1.9 billion cryptocurrency scam through the purported DeFi platform, HyperFund, by making false claims about investment returns from non-existent cryptocurrency mining operations. The trio faces charges including conspiracy to commit securities and wire fraud, and running an unlicensed money-transmitting business, with potential maximum sentences of five years in federal prison if convicted. This case reflects increased efforts by law enforcement to curb cryptocurrency scams, as over $1.7 billion in cryptocurrency was reported stolen in 2023, and recent incidents involving fake airdrops and scams targeting Solana holders.