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extortion

Gavel
Markets
Crime
Blockchain Consultant Pleads Guilty to Extortion Charge
Alchemist associate Michael Hlady faces up to 20 years in prison.
Gavel
By Tanzeel Akhtar
Apr 6, 2021 at 5:17 p.m. UTC
Apr 6, 2021
CrimeDepartment of JusticeICOsExtortion
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Markets
U.s.
Man Pleads Guilty to Trying to Bribe Worker With Bitcoin in Would-Be Extortion Attempt
The man traveled to the U.S. to recruit an employee to introduce malware into the unnamed company's network, the DOJ alleges.
bribe_shutterstock
By Jamie Crawley
Mar 19, 2021 at 10:05 a.m. UTC
Mar 19, 2021
U.S.Extortion
Japan alex-knight-5-GNa303REg-unsplash
Policy
Crime
Spate of Bitcoin Extortion Bomb Threats Hits Government, Schools in Japan
The extortionists demand a payment in bitcoin to avoid the detonation of an explosive device, per a report.
Japan alex-knight-5-GNa303REg-unsplash
By Daniel Palmer
Oct 12, 2020 at 10:20 a.m. UTC
Oct 12, 2020
CrimeJapanExtortionCoinFlash
New Zealand stock tickers
Markets
Ddos
New Zealand Stock Exchange Hit Repeatedly by Cybercriminals Demanding Bitcoin
NZX has halted trading for the third day in a row as a result of cybercriminals attempting to extort cryptocurrency.
New Zealand stock tickers
By Sebastian Sinclair
Aug 27, 2020 at 10:19 a.m. UTC
Aug 27, 2020
DDoSNew ZealandBitcoinExtortion
austrian police
Markets
Austria
Wave of Bitcoin-Seeking Bomb Threats Sparks Probe by Austrian Police
Police say "numerous" Austrian companies got $20,000 bitcoin ultimatums in the mass extortion campaign.
austrian police
By Danny Nelson
Aug 25, 2020 at 4:57 p.m. UTC
Aug 25, 2020
AustriaPolice InvestigationsExtortionCoinFlash
Cryptolocker bitcoin ransomware gang
Policy
Cybercrime
Alleged 'Dark Overlord' Hacker Gang Member Extradited to US
A British national has been extradited to the U.S. for his alleged participation in “The Dark Overlord” hacking group that stole data from several Missouri companies and demanded ransom paid in bitcoin.
Cryptolocker bitcoin ransomware gang
By Danny Nelson
Dec 20, 2019 at 6:00 a.m. UTC
Dec 20, 2019
cybercrimeExtortion
Police
Markets
Crime
Another Police Official Arrested In Alleged Bitcoin Extortion Plot
A police superintendent has been arrested in India on suspicions that he is connected to an extortion scheme against a local businessman.
Police
By Nikhilesh De
Apr 24, 2018 at 1:00 a.m. UTC
Apr 24, 2018
CrimeIndiaBitcoinNewsAsia PacificLegalExtortion
police
Markets
Crime
Police Officers Charged in $1.3 Million Bitcoin Extortion Scheme
Ten Indian police officials have been charged with kidnapping and attempted extortion after allegedly forcing a victim to transfer 200 bitcoins.
police
By Nikhilesh De
Apr 9, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. UTC
Apr 9, 2018
CrimeIndiaBitcoinNewsAsia PacificLegalExtortion