Frauds and Swindling

Elizabeth Holmes’s Partner Has a New Blood-Testing Start-Up

Billy Evans has two children with the Theranos founder, who is in prison for fraud. He’s now trying to raise money for a testing company that promises “human health optimization.”

By Rob Copeland

Frauds and Swindling Ireland Scotch (Whiskey) Scotland Securities and Commodities Violations Whiskey

A New, Full-Bodied Fraud Comes in a Whisky Barrel

Small investors in Britain and Ireland have fallen prey to companies selling casks that turn out to be untraceable or nonexistent.

By Clay Risen

Frauds and Swindling Ireland Scotch (Whiskey) Scotland Securities and Commodities Violations Whiskey

Whiskey Fraud Strikes Britain and Ireland

Small investors in Britain and Ireland have fallen prey to companies selling casks that turn out to be untraceable or nonexistent.

By Clay Risen

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The Cybercriminals Who Organized a $243 Million Crypto Heist

How luxury cars, $500,000 bar tabs and a mysterious kidnapping attempt helped investigators unravel the heist of a lifetime.

By Mitch Moxley