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Increased Crime in Crypto Sector Highlights Security Issues

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

6 months ago


The year 2024 brought significant changes to the cryptocurrency sector, including a notable increase in criminal activity related to cryptocurrencies. Crimes ranged from kidnappings to extortions, affecting both users and companies.

France: Kidnapping with Ransom

In France, police rescued a man found tied up in the trunk of a car in Le Mans. The kidnappers made a ransom demand of his son, a cryptocurrency influencer in Dubai. The man was abducted on New Year's Eve and transported 500 kilometers across the country. An investigation is ongoing.

Pakistan: Crypto Payment Crime

In Pakistan, local trader Mohammed Arsalan was kidnapped and made to transfer $340,000 via his Binance account before being released. Several suspects, including a Counter-Terrorism Department officer, have been arrested.

Australia and Canada: New Extortion Cases

In Australia, a Saudi royal became the victim of a kidnapping orchestrated through a dating app. In Canada, WonderFi CEO Dean Skurka was kidnapped and released after a $1 million ransom was paid in Toronto. Both cases underline the growing risks for cryptocurrency traders.

As cryptocurrencies become more popular, so does crime associated with them. This necessitates increased attention to security and the development of measures to protect users.

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