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Regulators Claw Back Millions in Crypto Fraud and Theft Cases

The SEC, FCA, and CPS secure over $9.5 million in combined judgments and confiscation orders against BitConnect promoters, cold-call fraudsters, and a corrupt law enforcement officer.

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Key point 1 of 3

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The SEC secured final judgments totaling over $5.7 million against BitConnect promoters Michael Noble, Craig Grant, and Trevon Brown for unregistered sales.

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The UK FCA obtained confiscation orders of over £850,000 against Raymondip Bedi and Patrick Mavanga to compensate 65 victims of a cold-calling fraud.

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A former UK NCA officer was ordered to pay £1.8 million after stealing 50 Bitcoin from a seized wallet, with the penalty reflecting BTC's price appreciation.

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Context

These enforcement actions represent the culmination of multi-year investigations dating back to offenses committed between 2017 and 2019.

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Why it matters

Dozens of retail victims of the CCX Capital fraud will receive restitution from the FCA. Meanwhile, the judgments against the BitConnect promoters and the corrupt NCA officer…

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What to watch

The next key milestone is the late December 2026 deadline for Raymondip Bedi and Patrick Mavanga to pay their respective confiscation orders or face additional prison time.

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Sources

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  • SEC Litigation Releases
  • UK FCA News
  • cps.gov.uk
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