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Brutal Murder of Russian Crypto Millionaire: Roman Novak and Wife Tortured Before Death in UAE Desert
Dec 06, 2025 05:23 pm CST
Russian cryptocurrency millionaire Roman Novak and his wife Ana were tortured and murdered in Dubai after being lured to a meeting with supposed investors. The couple was dismembered and encased in concrete in the desert following a failed ransom plot to access their crypto assets. Six suspects have been arrested in connection with the crime, which may be linked to Novak's controversial past including a fraud conviction and his cryptocurrency application Fintopio that reportedly collected $500 million before suddenly shutting down.
Enforcement Directorate Charges Raj Kundra with Possessing 285 Bitcoins Worth Rs 150 Crore in Cryptocurrency Fraud Case
Sep 27, 2025 03:35 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against businessman Raj Kundra for allegedly possessing 285 Bitcoins worth Rs 150.47 crore received from crypto-scam mastermind Amit Bhardwaj. Despite claiming to be just a mediator, the ED asserts Kundra is the beneficial owner who has concealed wallet addresses and attempted to disguise the funds' criminal origin through transactions with his wife, actress Shilpa Shetty. The case relates to a larger Bitcoin Ponzi scheme that promised investors returns through mining operations that never materialized.