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Extortion

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Markets
Crime
Blockchain Consultant Pleads Guilty to Extortion Charge
Alchemist associate Michael Hlady faces up to 20 years in prison.
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By Tanzeel Akhtar
Apr 6, 2021 at 5:17 p.m. UTC
Apr 6, 2021
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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.
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By Jamie Crawley
Mar 19, 2021 at 10:05 a.m. UTC
Mar 19, 2021
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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.
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By Daniel Palmer
Oct 12, 2020 at 10:20 a.m. UTC
Oct 12, 2020
CrimeJapanExtortionCoinFlash
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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.
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By Sebastian Sinclair
Aug 27, 2020 at 10:19 a.m. UTC
Aug 27, 2020
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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.
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By Danny Nelson
Aug 25, 2020 at 4:57 p.m. UTC
Aug 25, 2020
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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 deman...
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By Danny Nelson
Dec 20, 2019 at 6:00 a.m. UTC
Dec 20, 2019
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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.
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By Nikhilesh De
Apr 24, 2018 at 1:00 a.m. UTC
Apr 24, 2018
CrimeIndiaBitcoinNewsAsia PacificLegalExtortion
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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.
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By Nikhilesh De
Apr 9, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. UTC
Apr 9, 2018
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