Crypto Meets Classic Fraud

[madmax]

Though Barnes’ crimes were largely non-digital—such as stealing $277,622 from a charity supporting motorbike heritage—he integrated crypto into his scams and legal tactics. This bizarre mix of old-school fraud and blockchain gimmicks demonstrates how digital assets are influencing criminal behavior, creating a strange intersection between Web3 and everyday crime.

[Nahid Hossen]

Wild case Barnes mixing old-school charity fraud with crypto tricks shows how Web3 is reshaping even traditional crimes. ️

[Rimon Khan]

$277K stolen from a motorbike charity and tied into blockchain schemes… crazy blend of classic fraud + Web3 gimmicks.

[Nahid Hossen]

Though Barnes’ crimes were largely non-digital—such as stealing $277,622 from a charity supporting motorbike heritage