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    DexTech AG: Public Warning (Switzerland)

    Public Warning by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority that DexTech AG “is suspected of conducting unauthorised activities in the financial market”.

    Edwin Garrison et al v. FURIA Esports LLC et al: Class Action Complaint (‘FTX Crypto Fraud Promotion’)

    Class Action Complaint regarding the alleged promotion of a crypto fraud by FTX in Edwin Garrison, Brandon Orr, Leandro Cabo, Ryan Henderson, Michael Livieratos, Gregg Podalsky, Alexander Chernyavsky, Vijeth Shetty, Chukwudozie Ezeokoli, Michael Norris, Shengyun Huang, Vitor Vozza, Kyle Rupprecht, and Sunil Kavuri v. FURIA Esports LLC, FURIAGG Corporation, and FURIA Experience LLC at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

    Christopher Harborne et al v. The Wall Street Journal: Complaint (‘Crypto Defamation’)

    Complaint alleging defamation regarding an article headlined 'Crypto Companies Behind Tether Used Falsified Documents and Shell Companies to Get Bank Accounts' in Christopher Harborne, described as "a dual British and Thai citizen, businessman, and technology investor with extensive holdings in aviation and cryptocurrency who has lived and worked in Thailand for over two decades"; AML Global Ltd., of the British Virgin Islands; AML Global Ltd., of Hong Kong; AML Global (HK) Ltd., of Hong Kong, and AML Global Payments LLC, of Wyoming v. Dow Jones & Company, Inc., d.b.a. The Wall Street Journal, at the Superior Court of the State of Delaware, New Castle County, USA.

    Leonard Licht v. Binance Holdings Ltd. et al: Complaint (‘$2.7M Pig Butchering Crypto Fraud & Laundering’)

    Complaint in Leonard Licht, described as "a 75-year-old widower" residing in Texas, USA, who "was victimized by a pig butchering scheme spearheaded by a criminal syndicate based in Cambodia" v. Binance Holdings Limited, described as "a Cayman Islands corporation that operates the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance.com"; BAM Trading Services, Inc., and Changpeng Zhao, described as "a Chinese-born citizen of Canada", at the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

    Lejilex et al v. SEC: Complaint (‘Crypto Regulation’)

    Complaint in Lejilex and Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas v. Securities and Exchange Commission, Eric Werner, Gary Gensler, Caroline Crenshaw, Jaime Lizarraga, Hester Peirce, and Mark Uyeda at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.

    Edwin Garrison v. Sullivan & Cromwell, LLP: Class Action Complaint (‘FTX Crypto Fraud’)

    Class Action Complaint alleging civil conspiracy, aiding and abetting fraud, aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty, and RICO regarding the FTX crypto group in Edwin Garrison v. Sullivan & Cromwell, LLP, of New York, USA, described as "one of the foremost and most profitable American multinational law firms in the world", at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

    ECUREX GmbH: Public Warning (Switzerland)

    Public Warning by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority that ECUREX GmbH, which appears to have operated as a crypto exchange, “is suspected of conducting unauthorised activities in the financial market”.

    Higround Co., Ltd. et al v. Henry Lee et al: Second Amended Complaint (‘$4.75M Fraud’)

    Second Amended Complaint in Higround Co. Ltd., of South Korea, and Higround Pte. Ltd., of Singapore v. Henry Han-Woong Lee, described as a U.S. citizen residing in New York, USA; Genesis Digital Assets Pte. Ltd., of Singapore; Genesis Group Partners LLC, Neon Partners LLC, and Genesis-Neon Group LLC at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

    Three Arrows Fund, Ltd.: Chapter 15 Petition (British Virgin Islands)

    Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition of a Foreign Main Proceeding in the British Virgin Islands by Paul Pretlove, James Drury, and David Standish, all of Interpath, as the Foreign Representatives of Three Arrows Fund, Ltd. (in Liquidation), which was "founded by Kyle Davies and Su Zhu" and was "the offshore feeder fund of Three Arrows Capital, Ltd.", which was described as "one of the largest crypto and digital asset venture capital firms in the world", filed at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.

    Bitcoin Latinum et al v. Cyrus Farivar: Complaint (‘Crypto Article Defamation’)

    Complaint alleging defamation in an article on Forbes.com headlined "A Cryptocurrency Named After The Fictional Money In Star Trek Is 'Worthless' And 'A Scam,' New Lawsuit Alleges" in GIBF GP Inc., d.b.a. Bitcoin Platinum, described as "the distributor of Bitcoin Latinum Tokens", and Donald Basile v. Cyrus Farivar at the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware.

    Bitcoin Latinum et al v. Poker.org et al: Complaint (‘Crypto Article Defamation’)

    Complaint seeking the removal of an article about a complaint filed against the plaintiffs that was headlined "“Hellmuth-promoted cryptocurrency Bitcoin Latinum and founder sued in California" in GIBF GP Inc., d.b.a. Bitcoin Latinum, described as "the promoter of Bitcoin Latinum Tokens", and Donald Basile v. Triple Barrel Media Ltd., d.b.a. Poker.org, and Haley Hintze at the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware.

    USA v. Rodney Burton: Criminal Indictment (‘Bitcoin Rodney’)

    Criminal Indictment alleging conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business involving an allegedly fraudulent crypto investment scheme known as HyperFund in USA v. Rodney Burton, a.k.a. Bitcoin Rodney, at the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.

    FTX CEO John J. Ray III and offshore liquidator Brian Simms KC to speak at OffshoreAlert Miami

    Hear firsthand from FTX CEO John J. Ray III and one of FTX's offshore liquidators, Bahamas-based lawyer Brian Simms KC, as they delve into the gripping narrative of FTX's dramatic liquidation at The 20th Annual OffshoreAlert Miami Conference. Dive into their journey through complex legal battles and jurisdictional tug-of-war between Delaware and The Bahamas, culminating in a groundbreaking global settlement. April 14-16, Miami Beach.

    OKCoin Europe Ltd.: €304K Settlement (Malta)

    Public Notice by the Malta Financial Services Authority that OKCoin Europe Ltd. has agreed to pay an "administrative penalty" of €304,000 to settle an investigation in which the regulator "found failings in respect of Article 41 of the Virtual Financial Assets Act".

    Sunil Kavuri et al v. FTX Trading Ltd. et al: Complaint (‘Foreign FTX Customers’)

    Complaint by "Customers of FTX.com located outside the United States of America, who held accounts on the FTX.com platform as of the Petition Date" seeking "a declaration that assets customers deposited, held, received, or acquired on the FTX.com platform are customer property and not property of the Debtors’ estates" in Sunil Kavuri, a citizen and resident of the United Kingdom; Ahmed Abd-El-Razek Noia Capital SÀRL, of Luxembourg, and Patrick Rabbitte v. FTX Trading Ltd., Alameda Research LLC, Alameda Research Ltd, Alameda Research Holdings Inc., Clifton Bay Investments LLC, West Realm Shires Services Inc., West Realm Shires Financial Services Inc., Ledger Holdings Inc., FTX Japan Holdings K.K., FTX Europe AG, FTX Property Holdings Ltd, LT Baskets Ltd., Alameda TR Ltd, Allston Way Ltd, Analisya Pte Ltd, Atlantis Technology Ltd., Bancroft Way Ltd, Blue Ridge Ltd, Cardinal Ventures Ltd, Cedar Bay Ltd, Liquid Securities Singapore Pte Ltd, Maclaurin Investments Ltd., Mangrove Cay Ltd, Paper Bird Inc, Pioneer Street Inc., Quoine India Pte Ltd, Quoine Vietnam Co. Ltd, SNG INVESTMENTS YATIRIM VE DANISMANLIK ANONIM SIRKETI, Strategy Ark Collective Ltd., Technology Services Bahamas Limited, Verdant Canyon Capital LLC, West Innovative Barista Ltd., Western Concord Enterprises Ltd., FTX Equity Record Holdings Ltd, FTX Exchange FZE, FTX Hong Kong Ltd, FTX Japan K.K., FTX Japan Services KK, Alameda Aus Pty Ltd, Alameda Research (Bahamas) Ltd, Alameda Research KK, Alameda Research Pte Ltd, Alameda Research Yankari Ltd, Alameda TR Systems S. de R. L., Blockfolio, Inc., Clifton Bay Investments Ltd, Cottonwood Grove Ltd, Crypto Bahamas LLC, Deep Creek Ltd, Digital Custody Inc., FTX Canada Inc, FTX Digital Holdings (Singapore) Pte Ltd, FTX Products (Singapore) Pte Ltd, FTX Services Solutions Ltd., FTX Structured Products AG, FTX Trading GmbH, FTX Zuma Ltd, Global Compass Dynamics Ltd., Goodman Investments Ltd., Hawaii Digital Assets Inc., Innovatia Ltd, Island Bay Ventures Inc, Killarney Lake Investments Ltd, Zubr Exchange Ltd, Alameda Global Services Ltd., Cottonwood Technologies Ltd, Deck Technologies Holdings LLC, Deck Technologies Inc., Euclid Way Ltd, FTX Digital Assets LLC, FTX EMEA Ltd., FTX US Trading, Inc., Hive Empire Trading Pty Ltd, Liquid Financial USA Inc., LiquidEX LLC, North Dimension Inc, North Wireless Dimension Inc., LedgerPrime Bitcoin Yield Enhancement Master Fund, LLC, LedgerPrime Digital Asset Opportunities Fund, LLC, LedgerPrime Digital Asset Opportunities Master Fund LP, LedgerPrime LLC, LedgerPrime Ventures, LP, North Dimension Ltd, Quoine Pte Ltd, Cedar Grove Technology Services, Ltd., DAAG Trading, DMCC, FTX Certificates GmbH, FTX Crypto Services Ltd., FTX EU Ltd., FTX Lend Inc., FTX Marketplace, Inc., FTX Switzerland GmbH, FTX TURKEY TEKNOLOJI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKET, FTX US Services, Inc., FTX Ventures Ltd., GG Trading Terminal Ltd, Good Luck Games, LLC, Hannam Group Inc, Hilltop Technology Services LLC, West Realm Shires Inc., and LedgerPrime Bitcoin Yield Enhancement Fund, LLC at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

    Judith Raanan et al v. Binance Holdings Ltd. et al: Complaint (‘Crypto Financing of Hamas’)

    Complaint "brought by and on behalf of United States citizens who were murdered, maimed, taken hostage, or otherwise injured in unspeakable acts of terror perpetrated by Hamas and other terrorist groups in the State of Israel on October 7, 2023" in Judith Raanan, Natalie Raanan, Uri Raanan, Estate of Itay Glisko, Oren Glisko, Liat Rasel Glisko, Y.G., Ori Glisko, and Jeffrey Ludmir v. Binance Holdings Limited, of the Cayman Islands; Changpeng Zhao, The Islamic Republic of Iran, and The Syrian Republic at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

    USA v. Binance Account 505137746: Forfeiture Complaint (‘$14.6K Fraud & Crypto Laundering’)

    Forfeiture Complaint regarding the proceeds of an alleged fraud in which the alleged victim "received a call from a phone number with a Texas area code where another individual with a similar accent claimed to be with the "bank fraud department" and "that child pornography had been traced to her computer and they needed money to remove it" in USA v. Binance Account 505137746 at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.

    Liechtenstein: Education Feo Ltd. (‘€10K Crypto Investment Fraud’)

    Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from "online payment platform" Stripe regarding an "account held by “Education Feo Ltd.” and connected to a German bank account ending in -0801" - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Liechtenstein - for a criminal investigation into an alleged fraud perpetrated after the victim "provided his contact information to an online cryptocurrency investment platform"

    SEC v. Sam Lee et al: Complaint (‘$1.7B HyperFund Crypto Fraud’)

    Complaint alleging "a global, crypto asset-related, multi-level marketing pyramid and Ponzi scheme that raised over $1.7 billion from victims worldwide, including millions from U.S. investors" in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission v. Xue Samuel Lee, a.k.a. Sam Lee, described as a citizen of Australia residing in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Brenda Indah Chunga, a.k.a. Bitcoin Beautee, at the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.

    USA v. Sam Lee: Criminal Indictment (‘$1.9B HyperFund Crypto Fraud’)

    Criminal Indictment alleging conspiracy to commit securities fraud involving HyperFund, which was described as "an unincorporated organization" that "operated a purportedly legitimate decentralized finance, or "DeFi," cryptocurrency investment platform and touted its investment program to the public through social media and other means", in USA v. Sam Lee, described as "a citizen of Australia and resident of the United Arab Emirates" and "co-founder of HyperFund", at the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.
    OffshoreAlert Miami Intelligence Investigations Asset Recovery Conference

    Agenda Launch for OffshoreAlert Miami 2024

    This April 14-16, join industry leaders in Miami Beach for the 20th anniversary of one of the leading events on high-value international finance. Featured speaker Brian Simms KC, one of the Bahamas-based liquidators of the FTX crypto group, will discuss the cross-border complexities of the insolvency and how onshore and offshore representatives resolved their differences. Engage in pivotal discussions ranging from the alarming rise of pig butchering scams to the enigmatic world of offshore finance. Hosted at the prestigious Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, this event is a must-attend for professionals seeking to navigate the intricate world of international finance, mitigate risks, and seize opportunity. Early Bird Registration ends February 8.

    USA v. Zubair Mehmet Abdur Razzaq al Zubair et al: Criminal Indictment (‘Fraud & Money Laundering’)

    Criminal Indictment alleging investment fraud, money laundering, theft of government funds, and harboring a fugitive involving Dubai Bridge Investments and Al Zubair Capital in USA v. Zubair Mehmet Abdur Razzaq al Zubair, a.k.a. Zubair Mehmet Abdur Razzaq, described as a former resident of the United Arab Emirates who "falsely claimed to be a member of a royal family in the U.A.E.", and Muzzammil Muhammad al Zubair, a.k.a. Muzzammil Ibn Muhammad, a resident of Ohio who "claimed to be a hedge fund manager", at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.

    Bulgaria: Stripe Inc. (‘Fraud’)

    Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from Stripe Inc. - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Bulgaria - for a criminal investigation into "unknown subjects for computer fraud".

    CFTC v. Debiex et al: Complaint (‘Pig Butchering Fraud’)

    Complaint alleging fraud in Commodity Futures Trading Commission v. Debiex, as Defendant, and Zhāng Chéng Yáng, described as "a Chinese ntional", as Relief Defendant, at the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.

    Meg Skelton et al v. John Does: Amended Complaint (‘Crypto Investment Swindle’)

    Amended Complaint alleging "the unregistered sale of investment advisory services and/or commodities as a cryptocurrency swindle that is becoming all too familiar in the United States" allegedly involving "Golden Capitals Ltd. d/b/a Golden Cap Ltd.", described as a British firm based in Iceland, in Meg Skelton, Will Skelton, Chris Parrado, Erik Henyon, Francine Loomiller, Megan Maynard, Helen Korb, Travis Manntz, Richard Corcoran, Donald Kurkowski, Colby Dolezal, Brett East, Mark Miyasaki, and William Fox v. Robert Monty, a.k.a. Mikel Huba, as alias for John Doe 1; Matthew Christopher, as alias for John Doe 2, and Sebastian Vettel, as alias for John Doe 3, at the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.