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BitConnect’s Australian Frontman Has Been Convicted but Released
2024-07-15T08:05:30.087+02:00
John Bigatton promoted the country's fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme.
He previously pleaded guilty to the charges brought by ASIC.
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Aussie Frontman of BitConnect Pleads Guilty
2024-05-17T07:58:27.215+02:00
John Bigatton promoted the fraudulent scheme on social media and through seminars.
He pled guilty to promoting financial services products without any licence.
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US Court Orders $17M Restitution Distribution to 800 BitConnect Victims
2023-01-13T12:12:26.558+02:00
The scheme defrauded around 4,000 investors of $2.4 billion.
The classic Ponzi scheme promised an annualized return of 3,700 percent.
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SEC Obtains Judgment against Lead US BitConnect Promoter
2021-12-10T09:37:30.814+02:00
Glenn Arcaro and his company have to pay disgorgement and civil penalties.
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SEC Indicts BitConnect Founder and Lead US Promoter
2021-09-02T08:33:52.000+02:00
The crypto scam defrauded retail investors for more than $2 billion.
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SEC Settles Charges against Three BitConnect Promoters
2021-08-20T08:56:45.000+02:00
The defendants consented to the judgments without admitting or denying the charges.
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US SEC to Settle with BitConnect Promoters
2021-07-08T09:33:28.000+02:00
The regulator will impose heavy fines on the promoters of the fraudulent scheme.
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ASIC Indicts Aussie BitConnect Promoter John Bigatton
2020-11-17T11:56:33.000+02:00
The Australian court will hear the case on February 2, 2021.
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ASIC Places Seven Year Ban on BitConnect Frontman John Bigatton
2020-09-03T05:38:55.000+02:00
Bigatton has been banned from providing financial services for seven years.
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Texas Watchdog Warns Against BitConnect Recovery Scam
2018-12-01T00:24:12.000+02:00
The fake notice claims the agency promises to refund 35% of the victims’ investment in BitConnect.
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Head of BitConnect India Arrested, Police Working to Unravel Scheme
2018-08-20T11:34:24.000+02:00
The crackdown on the "crypto currecy revolution [sic]" continues.
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Texas Investigation Finds 32 Illegal Cryptocurrency Schemes
2018-04-16T16:52:50.000+02:00
The Texas State Securities Board urges the public to use common sense to avoid the widespread scams.
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Kentucky Tries Brigands - BitConnect Sued in Kentucky Court
2018-01-30T11:33:16.000+02:00
The dubious investment platform faces its second class-action lawsuit.
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2018-01-21T12:29:16.000+02:00
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