London Police Investigate OneCoin Cryptocurrency Scheme
The London police are investigating a digital currency scheme widely believed to be fraudulent. OneCoin, promoted as a digital currency investment opportunity, was cited as a risk to consumers this week by the UK Financial Conduct Authority, one of several finance regulators in the country and the agency that has participated in the licensing of legitimate bitcoin and blockchain service providers. Marketed as a digital currency similar to bitcoin, OneCoin has key differences such as an promotion-heavy pitch focused on selling investment packages and a centralized hub for exchange, storage....
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Following the recent statement issued by the UK Financial Conduct Authority that warned users against trading or engaging in the alleged cryptocurrency scheme OneCoin, the company has said it is “disappointed” with the regulator’s statement. As the UK’s primary financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has previously granted licenses to the likes of bitcoin exchange and services Circle. Earlier this week, the regulator and authority issued a public statement, warning consumers against engaging or trading in OneCoin, an altcoin that has garnered controversy in the past.....
Indian authorities are engaging in a sweeping crackdown on OneCoin, a digital investment scheme that is commonly seen as a scam. On Sunday, Indian police in the city of Mumba arrested 18 individuals associated with the fraudulent scheme. According to The Hindu, the 18 individuals were conducting a OneCoin seminar over the weekend. The event, which saw at least 500 participants, was also attended by undercover police who witnessed the entire presentation that promised significant returns on the purchase of a single OneCoin for ₹11,900 (approx. $185). A report by Times of India reveals that....
Three companies allegedly running a large-scale cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme are being investigated by Indian police. The scheme promises extraordinary returns to investors. The police have registered a case against the alleged CEO of the companies. Large-Scale Indian Crypto Ponzi Scheme Indian police are reportedly investigating three Bengaluru-based companies over a cryptocurrency investment scheme that has lured investors from all over India. The companies are Long Reach Global, Long Reach Technologies, and Morris Trading Solutions. They are allegedly connected to “a multi-crore....
The Financial Conduct Authority, citing an investigation by the City of London Police, has issued an official warning, urging users to be wary of trading with the altcoin, OneCoin. In an official warning published yesterday, the Financial Conduct Authority in London has sought to inform users against the trading of OneCoin. The altcoin, which is notably based on a centralized system unlike other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ether or Monero, has frequently seen accusations of being a pyramid-scheme in the past. The FCA warning read: We believe consumers should be wary of dealing with....
Indian police have said OneCoin is a “clear Ponzi scheme” as they prepare to charge original figurehead Ruja Ignatova and others. In reports relayed by local news source Indian Express, Tushar Doshi, Deputy Commissioner of Police in Mumbai, said that so far 23 people were arrested in connection with OneCoin operations in India. “In this sort of scheme, investors become the perpetrators as well as victims. It is clear that this is a Ponzi scheme,” he told the publication. Doshi’s comments are the most direct suggestion yet from official sources that OneCoin is a Ponzi scheme, the outfit....