Orange County public defender Elliot Blair dies while on vacation in Rosarito, Mexico; family believes he was killed

An investigation is underway after the death of an Orange County public defender who was visiting a hotel resort in Mexico to celebrate his first wedding anniversary, according to local law enforcement officials. Elliot Blair visited Las Rocas Resort and Spa with his wife, Kim Williams, in the Baja California coastal city of Rosarito. He…

Nexo Under Investigation in Bulgaria for Alleged Money Laundering, Tax Offenses

Crypto lender Nexo has found itself the subject of a large-scale investigation in Bulgaria, as prosecutors look into possible money laundering, tax offenses, computer fraud, and other crimes. Over 300 people are involved in the operation in the country’s capital city of Sofia, according to a statement by the Bulgarian Prosecutor’s Office. “Active investigation actions…

FTX recovers $5 billion in cash and crypto

Crypto exchange FTX has recovered more than $5 billion in different assets, not including another $425 million in crypto held by the Securities Commission of the Bahamas, a bankruptcy attorney said during a hearing Wednesday. There’s still a sum missing in what is owed to customers and the amount is still unclear, the attorney said.…