Crypto Investment Scam: Kansas Banker Arrested For Embezzling $47 Million In Funds | Bitcoinist.com

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According to a Bloomberg report, the former chief executive officer of a Kansas bank has been charged with embezzling $47.1 million from the institution to purchase crypto assets.  The Heartland Tri-State Bank’s failure has shaken the tight-knit community of Elkhart, as investors face significant losses. Shan Hanes, who previously held leadership roles at the Kansas […]

Crypto Fraud Crackdown: SEC, DOJ Charge HyperFund Founders In $1.8 Billion Scheme | Bitcoinist.com

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In a significant development, the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced criminal charges against two individuals. It secured a guilty plea from a third person involved in a global crypto Ponzi fraud scheme known as HyperFund, among other aliases.  The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) also filed a related civil action, charging two individuals involved […]