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The Director of Argus Investigations Discusses How to Protect Your Money and Assets from Cyber Security Risks In Australia
As the Director of Argus Investigations, I am often asked how to protect money and assets from cyber security risks in Australia. The truth is
Euler Labs Hacker Returns All of the Recoverable Funds
On April 4th, 2023, Euler Finance announced that the hacker responsible for draining $200 million in assets had returned all “recoverable funds”. This news came
Thai Police Bust Call Centre Scammers Targeting Elderly Americans
On Wednesday, Thai police announced they had busted an international gang that operated call centers to deceive older Americans into wiring them money. The scam
New Bill Introduced In Australia To Regulate The Cryptocurrency Sector
The Australian parliament is set to introduce a new bill that will regulate the crypto sector. The bill, which was introduced by the government, seeks
Cybercrime Syndicate Dismantled in Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide
On March 26, 2023, four members of an alleged cybercrime syndicate were arrested in Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne after they were accused of money laundering
The Australian Federal Police Cracking Down on Money Laundering
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) have recently announced the formation of a new task force, AVARUS, to tackle large-scale money laundering in Australia. The task
Arrest of Do Kwon from Terra Luna
Arrest of Do Kwon from Terra Luna Do Kwon, the CEO and founder of Terra Luna, has been arrested on charges of fraud and money
Scammers Praying On Renters
As the housing market continues to be tight, many people are turning to social media platforms to find a place to rent. Unfortunately, scammers are
FRAUD: Jean Nassif and Daughter Allegedly Deceived Westpac to Secure $150 Million Loan
Jean Nassif, a prominent Sydney property developer, and his daughter Ashlyn Nassif have been charged with fraud after allegedly deceiving Westpac to secure a $150
MACC Dismantles Another Premises Linked to International Investment Scams with the Help of Australian Private Investigators
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has once again made headlines by busting another premises linked to an international investment scam syndicate. This time, with the
Australian Government Strengthens Regulatory Team for Crypto
The Australian government is taking steps to regulate the cryptocurrency industry and ensure proper risk disclosure from crypto companies. As part of a three-stage plan,
Australian Cryptocurrency Investors Targeted by Israeli Organised Crime Groups
Cryptocurrency investment has become a popular way for people to invest their money and make profits. However, with the rise of digital currencies, there has
70 Year Old Australian Woman caught Laundering $400,000 Via Romance Scam
A 70-year-old woman from the Gold Coast has been convicted of laundering $400,000 via a criminal syndicate’s romance scam. The woman was found guilty of
Australian Private Investigators Working with MACC Lead to Identification and Bust of Investment Scam Ring
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) recently made headlines for busting an international investment scam syndicate that had raked in RM200 million from victims. The syndicate
Hong Kong Set to Enforce Crypto Regulation from June 2023
Hong Kong is set to become a hub for the virtual asset (VA) industry with its most significant overhaul ever to cryptocurrency regulation. The proposal
NAB Takes Action To Help Stop Spoofing Scams
In an effort to protect customers from impersonation scams, also known as spoofing scams, the National Australia Bank (NAB) has taken steps to help stop
Identity Theft: How to Protect Yourself
Identity theft is a serious crime that can have devastating consequences. Criminals use stolen personal information to commit fraud, such as opening credit accounts in
The Scam of HCOIN and the Himalaya Exchange
It’s no secret that Chinese billionaire businessman Guo Wengui and former Trump adviser Steve Bannon have been promoting the cryptocurrency HCOIN and the Himalaya Exchange.
Can Cryptocurrency be Traced?
Despite the mainstream belief that cryptocurrencies are entirely anonymous. Transactions for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are publicly reported on the open-source blockchain ledgers that identify users
INFIDELITY
Infidelity is the breaking of a promise to remain faithful to a romantic partner, whether that promise was a part of marriage vows, a privately