May 04, 2024 12:25
Binance assisted the Dutch authorities in an investigation that led to the seizure of millions of euros worth of assets and the arrest of a 26-year-old man in suspected online fraud, Dutch media outlet NOS reported.
Luxury Cars and Cryptocurrency Seized
Dutch authorities, alongside the tax investigationservice Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD), seized assets totaling 11.4 million euros, including a luxury carand cryptocurrency holdings, in connection with the investigation. The saga involves a multi-million euro scam through an online platform, ZKasino.
Binance mentioned on X: "Binance isproud to have supported Dutch authorities in the investigation of a gamblingexit scam. Our Investigations team helped lead the recovery of millions ofeuros."
#Binance is proud to have supported Dutch authorities in the investigation of a gambling exit scam. Our Investigations team helped lead the recovery of millions of euros.Find out more in this article from the national Dutch news outlet, NOS https://t.co/61jqNcCrzN
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May 3, 2024The culprit is suspected of being involved in the online platform for monetary deposits. FIOD mentioned that ZKasino promised investors lucrative returns within 30 days.The scale of the alleged fraud is massive, with over $30 million alleged to have beenchanneled to ZKasino globally.
The investigation, triggered by information sourcedfrom various channels, including Binance, commenced following concerns raisedabout ZKasino's operations. Collaboration between the FIOD and a division of Binance proved useful in securing millions of eurosin crypto assets. However, the possibility of recovering all funds remainsuncertain.
Seeking Recourse for Victims
While the FIOD hopes for restitution, it emphasized the need for cooperation from those involved in the scam and urged victims seeking to reclaim lost investments to engage with authorities.
Last year, Binance assisted Thai law enforcement agencies in tackling significant cryptocurrency scams plaguing the region.Working closely with the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau of the RoyalThai Police, Binance's Investigations team helped dismantle criminal networkssuch as the notorious "pig butchering" scheme that affected thousandsof victims in Thailand.
#Binance Aids Royal Thai Police in Crackdown on Criminal Networks | @Binance Blog https://t.co/GzMGjTlzmI
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October 3, 2023As a result of this collaboration, five key members ofa criminal group were arrested, and assets totaling around Thai baht (THB) 10billion (approximately $277 million) were seized. These assets include luxurycars, houses, and land. Moreover, more than 3,200 victims have come forwardseeking compensation for their losses.
In addition to the successful crackdown on the"pig butchering" scam, Binance played a crucial role in disruptinganother large-scale crypto scam involving a vast network of transnationalcriminal entities. This operation led to arrests across 30 locations and theseizure of illicit assets, including luxury residences, vehicles, and cash.
This article was written by Jared Kirui at www.financemagnates.com.
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