THEFT

Sep 16 2025CRIME

A Big Check Scam Unfolds in Cincinnati

A man from Kentucky, Treyvon Alexander, got a six-year prison term for his part in a huge check theft plot. He admitted to working with others to steal checks worth over $7 million. This wasn't a one-person job. A postal worker and her boyfriend were also involved. They would steal checks from a mai

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Sep 03 2025CRYPTO

Hackers Strike WLFI Tokenholders with EIP-7702 Exploit

A new wave of attacks is targeting World Liberty Financial (WLFI) tokenholders, leveraging a known exploit tied to Ethereum's EIP-7702 upgrade. This exploit allows hackers to sneak into user wallets and steal tokens as soon as they are deposited. The issue was highlighted by Yu Xian, founder of Slow

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Aug 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Secrets Stolen: A Look at Taiwan's First Big Trade Secrets Case

In a significant move, Taiwan's prosecutors have charged three individuals with stealing sensitive information from TSMC, a leading chipmaker. This case is notable because it's the first time Taiwan's National Security Law has been used in a trade secrets case. The accused include a former TSMC empl

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Aug 02 2025CRIME

A Crypto Heist Gone Wrong: The Bitcoin Torture Case Unfolds

In a bizarre turn of events, one of the suspects in a high-profile Bitcoin torture case has been released from jail. John Woeltz, a 37-year-old cryptocurrency investor from Kentucky, walked out of Rikers Island after posting a $1 million bond. This happened two months after his arrest for allegedly

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Aug 02 2025CRIME

Bitcoin Heist Gone Wrong: The Strange Case of the SoHo House

In a bizarre turn of events, a man accused of kidnapping for cryptocurrency was let out of jail on a huge bond. John Woeltz, the suspect, had to wear an electronic monitor and stay at home, except for a few reasons like seeing a doctor or going to court. He also had to give up his passport. The pro

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Jul 23 2025CRIME

A Nurse's Misstep: The Oxycodone Dilemma

A licensed practical nurse from Yarmouth, Kaitlin Tipton, found herself in legal trouble after being accused of stealing oxycodone from the East Boston health care facility where she worked. The incident, which took place between November 2023 and February 2024, involved Tipton allegedly diverting o

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Jul 21 2025CRIME

A Former Cop's Big Bitcoin Heist

A former crime-fighting officer, Paul Chowles, has been handed a 5. 5-year prison sentence for a clever but illegal Bitcoin grab. He took 50 Bitcoins, now worth about $6 million, from a seized stash during a dark web investigation. Chowles was a lead analyst, which gave him the perfect opportunity t

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Jul 19 2025CRIME

RV Chaos in LA: A Community Struggles with Homelessness and Crime

In a part of Los Angeles County, RVs are taking over the streets. This isn't a fun road trip scenario. It's a growing problem that's causing big issues for locals and business owners. The area has become a hotspot for illegal dumping and copper theft. It's a mess, and people are frustrated. Some RV

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Jun 26 2025CRIME

The Diamond Dilemma: How Vacation Photos Led to a Jewelry Heist Unraveling

A woman from the UK found herself in serious trouble after she posted vacation selfies showing off stolen jewelry. Lucy Roberts, a former manager at a high-end jewelry store, took home thousands of dollars worth of diamonds, gold, and silver. She told coworkers she was working from home, but it was

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Jun 25 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Bears Mish and Lucy's Sweet Escape

In a wildlife park in southwest England, two bears named Mish and Lucy decided to take a little adventure. They managed to sneak out of their enclosure through an open back door. Staff were busy working with vehicles, so they didn't notice the bears wandering around in the staff areas. With their a

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