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In-Crypto has 8 stories on crypto crime, from September 1, 2026 to September 21, 2026. Most of them run in Regulation and Bitcoin. Often covered alongside AML, Arkham, bank vaults.
Ukraine’s Economic Security Bureau Busts $600M Crypto-Linked Money Laundering RingUkraine’s ESB uncovered a massive $600M-a-month money laundering operation with $23.5B turnover, using crypto as part of its scheme.Hong Kong Banker Gets 4 Years for $470K USDT Bribes in Fake Docs CaseHong Kong court sentenced ex-CCB (Asia) manager Lam Chun-yin to 4 years for taking over $470,000 in USDT to verify fake $1.6B bank documents.Malone Lam Pleads Guilty in $245M Crypto Theft ConspiracyMalone Lam admits guilt in a $245M crypto theft conspiracy. U.S. prosecutors say he ran a global ring using social engineering and home break-ins to tPolish Prosecutors Charge Zondacrypto Defendant Over Alleged $2.1M EmbezzlementPolish prosecutors have charged Roman Ż. in the Zondacrypto case, alleging $2.1M in user fund embezzlement and organized crime. Pre-trial detention reIrish Gangs Stash Crypto Keys in Rented Bank Vaults, Says CABIrish gangs are hiding crypto wallet seed phrases and private keys in rented bank safety deposit boxes, CAB reports. EU to ban cash over €10,000 by suMexican Rock Musician, Family Murdered Over $1.5M Bitcoin WalletMexican musician Jonathan Melendez, his pregnant wife, daughter, and housekeeper killed for a $1.5M Bitcoin wallet. Suspects arrested within 12 hours.US and Europe Disrupt Sality Botnet Used for Crypto TheftsOn August 31, 2026, the US, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania, backed by Europol and Eurojust, took down the Sality botnet linked to major crypto thefts.Lazarus Group Moved $30M+ Through Hyperliquid, Says ArkhamNorth Korean Lazarus Group wallets under US sanctions moved over $30M through Hyperliquid DEX, Arkham analyst Emmett Gallic reports. Activity lasted u