cryptocurrency theft
$11 Million Cryptocurrency Theft: Armed Robber Targets OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's Ex-Partner's Home
Nov 26, 2025 03:19 pm CST
A sophisticated armed robbery resulted in the theft of $11 million in cryptocurrency from tech investor Lachy Groom's San Francisco home. The perpetrator, posing as a delivery worker, targeted the Mission District residence of Groom, who previously dated OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. During the 90-minute ordeal, the victim was restrained and reportedly tortured while the thief emptied Bitcoin and Ethereum wallets in what authorities believe was a targeted operation by organized criminals.
North Korean Hackers Steal Billions Through Cryptocurrency Theft and Fraudulent Tech Employment
Oct 23, 2025 04:59 am CST
North Korean hackers have orchestrated sophisticated cyber operations yielding billions of dollars through cryptocurrency exchange breaches and fraudulent tech employment. According to a 138-page international report, these activities finance North Korea's nuclear program while evading international sanctions, with hackers reaching sophistication levels rivaling those of China and Russia despite the country's small size and isolation.
Fake Crime Branch Gang Busted in Indore After Cryptocurrency Extortion Scheme
Oct 14, 2025 09:18 pm CST
In Indore, Madhya Pradesh, authorities apprehended three men who posed as Crime Branch officers to extort cryptocurrency worth Rs 5.12 lakh from a trader. The suspects—Deepak Tiwari, Neeraj Tiwari, and Aman Lakhia—kidnapped the victim and his father while conducting a fake raid. Investigation revealed the accused had planned the operation after monitoring the victim's online trading activities, with two suspects having extensive criminal histories.