Financial Crime

Feb. 27, 2026

Kidnappers Demand $6M Bitcoin Ransom for News Anchor's Mother

The high-profile case raises concerns about cryptocurrency's use in criminal activities.

Feb. 26, 2026

Former Arizona Town Employee Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief Fraud, Embezzlement

Jennifer Elizabeth Alcaida stole over $194,000 from the Town of Parker through unauthorized checks, cash theft, and fraudulent PPP loans.

Feb. 26, 2026

Tucson Airman and Spouse Accused of Stealing Millions from Government

Couple allegedly used taxpayer funds to buy luxury home, cars, and maintain lavish lifestyle

Feb. 24, 2026

Air Force Sergeant and Husband Accused of $11 Million Fraud Scheme

Couple allegedly diverted medical equipment from Air Force base to buy luxury cars

Feb. 21, 2026

US Air Force Pharmacist and Husband Accused of Stealing $3M from Government

Couple allegedly used stolen funds to purchase luxury cars and a mansion in Arizona

Feb. 16, 2026

Data Breach at Arizona Medical Clinic Impacts Thousands

Edelson Lechtzin LLP investigating class action lawsuit on behalf of affected patients

Feb. 12, 2026

Bitcoin Account Tied to Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note Shows Activity

Reports indicate a small transaction was detected, far less than the $6 million demanded by the alleged kidnapper.

Feb. 11, 2026

Cryptocurrency Facilitates Criminal Activity in High-Profile Disappearance

Experts explain how digital currency is the modern tool for moving large sums of money anonymously

Feb. 11, 2026

Guthrie Kidnapper's Bitcoin Mistake Hands Authorities Digital Smoking Gun

Small Bitcoin ransom deposit creates permanent blockchain evidence trail for investigators to track criminals.

Feb. 11, 2026

Crypto Expert: Bitcoin Exchange Gave Authorities 'Control' Over Nancy Guthrie's Kidnapper

Lionsgate Network CEO Bezalel Eithan Raviv says the small $150 transfer to the alleged ransom wallet triggered blockchain monitoring tools.

Feb. 10, 2026

Activity Observed in Bitcoin Account Linked to Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note

Police detain individual for questioning as search continues for missing Today host's mother

Feb. 9, 2026

Arizona AG Brings Senior Scam Warning Tour to Maricopa

Fraud schemes are becoming more sophisticated and costly, especially for seniors.

Feb. 9, 2026

Crypto Expert Believes Kidnapper's Bitcoin Demand Revealed 'Achilles' in Ransom Note

Bezalel Eithan Raviv, CEO of Blockchain forensics firm Lionsgate Network, says the criminal's Bitcoin wallet address could help trace their identity.

Feb. 8, 2026

Two Teens Arrested in $66 Million Crypto Theft Attempt

Authorities say the teens were extorted by mysterious figures 'Red' and '8' to carry out the failed heist in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Feb. 8, 2026

Teens Arrested in $66M Cryptocurrency Home Invasion

Two California teenagers were recruited online to carry out a brazen home invasion targeting a cryptocurrency stash.