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FBI Busts $25M Crypto Fraud Ring: 18 Charged In 'Operation Token Mirrors' Involving Fake Token NexFundAI
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 2:27am | 559The Federal Bureau of Investigation has charged 18 individuals and companies with fraud and manipulation following a sting operation involving a fake cryptocurrency token. The operation, dubbed “Operation Token Mirrors,” led to the arrest of three individuals in Texas, the UK, and...
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Trump Shooter Researched Assassination Attempt On Slovakia's Prime Minister, FBI Provides Details On 'Careful Planning'
Monday, July 29, 2024 - 9:02pm | 581The Federal Bureau of Investigation has disclosed that Thomas Matthew Crooks, who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump, had conducted internet searches about the attempted assassination of Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico. What Happened: As reported by The Washington...
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FBI Warns Of Potential Terrorist Threats To LGBTQ Events During Pride Month: 'Stay Vigilant And Promptly Report Suspicious Activity'
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 9:26pm | 533The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Homeland Security have issued a public alert indicating that foreign terrorist organizations may target LGBTQ events and venues during Pride Month in June, as reported by USA Today on Friday. While the joint statement, dated May 10, does not...
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Edward Snowden Slams Speaker Mike Johnson Over His Stance On Warrantless Spying Allegedly Being Used To Target Trump: 'Heed The Nation's Voice. Get A Warrant'
Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 8:55am | 283Edward Snowden, the former National Security Agency contractor-turned-whistleblower, has made a strong case for a warrant for searches of Americans’ communications. His comments come amid ongoing debates about government surveillance powers and Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.)...
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FBI Report Reveals Over $12.5B Lost To Online Fraud In 2023
Thursday, March 7, 2024 - 11:31am | 710The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has disclosed a staggering increase in online fraud losses, raising alarms over the growing sophistication and prevalence of cybercrimes in the United States. What Happened: The American public reported losses exceeding $12.5 billion due to online fraud in...
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Hunter Biden Case Tainted By Ex-FBI Informant's Allegations, Lawyers Claim Prosecution Followed Him 'Down His Rabbit Hole Of Lies'
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - 9:28pm | 651The legal team of Hunter Biden has raised concerns that the case against him may have been influenced by the allegations made by a former FBI informant. The informant, Alexander Smirnov, has been charged with fabricating a bribery scheme involving the Biden family. What Happened: Hunter Biden...
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Former FBI Counter-Intelligence Chief Faces Over Four Years In Prison For Ties With Russian Oligarch
Friday, December 15, 2023 - 3:06am | 561Charles McGonigal, who previously served as the FBI’s counterintelligence chief, on Thursday, was handed a prison sentence of slightly over four years for his collaboration with a Russian oligarch following his departure from the U.S. government. What Happened: According to a CNN report,...
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Bulk Of FBI Agents Operate Facial Recognition Tech Without Adequate Training, GAO Report Reveals
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - 1:34am | 592Agents of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have reportedly been using facial recognition technology without the necessary training, raising serious concerns about privacy and civil liberties. What Happened: A Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, initiated by a group of seven...
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Mar-A-Lago IT Worker Turns Key Witness For Prosecution In Trump Investigation
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 - 8:36pm | 664In the latest development with the investigation into ex-President Donald Trump’s handling of classified records at his Florida residence, a Mar-a-Lago IT employee has agreed to cooperate with prosecutors. What Happened: The Hill reported on Tuesday that the IT worker, Yuscil Taveras, has...
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FBI Seizes $1.7M In Cryptos: Ether And Stablecoins Dominate List
Monday, August 21, 2023 - 5:11pm | 606The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has disclosed that it had seized cryptocurrencies valued at approximately $1.7 million between March and July of the current year. According to the official document, "The Federal Bureau of Investigation gives notice that property listed was seized for...
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Trump's Truth Social Tipped Off FBI To Man Who Allegedly Threatened Joe Biden
Thursday, August 10, 2023 - 11:32pm | 339Donald Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, tipped off the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) about a man from Utah who made threats against President Joe Biden, reports CNBC. The man, Craig Deleeuw Robertson, was subsequently shot and killed by FBI agents during an arrest attempt...
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Former FBI Agent Reveals 'Suppressed' Investigations Into Giuliani And Trump Allies
Thursday, August 10, 2023 - 8:01am | 444A veteran agent from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) alleges suppression of Donald Trump-related investigations by superiors, Business Insider reports. The former agent has claimed that his supervisor instructed him to halt investigations into Rudy Giuliani and to sever ties with sources...
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FBI Delayed Investigating Trump's Role In Capitol Attack Amid Political Concerns: Report
Monday, June 19, 2023 - 9:38pm | 517While Donald Trump's supporters accused the FBI of being politically motivated when they indicted Trump on 37 charges in Miami, a new report revealed that the federal agency initially delayed its investigation into the former president's role in Jan. 6 attack. What Happened: The FBI, mindful...
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Lawsuit Alleges Illegal Cannabis Diversion & Counterfeiting In California Industry
Monday, May 8, 2023 - 7:37pm | 378George Engers, former COO of California-based cannabis company Top Shelf filed a lawsuit alleging whistleblower retaliation, wrongful termination, fraud, breach of contract and more. Engers and former general delivery manager Garrett Webb reported $2.1M in illegal cannabis diversion...
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TerraUSD Creator Under Investigation: Criminal Charges In the US Loom
Monday, March 13, 2023 - 7:11pm | 453The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly investigating the collapse of TerraUSD (CRYPTO: LUNC), a stablecoin created by South Korean crypto entrepreneur Do Kwon. This could potentially result in criminal charges against Kwon. Citing sources familiar with the matter, a Wall Street Journal report...