Singapore police warn of tampered Ledger wallets sold in local stores, with $3.5 million lost in at least two cases
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Promote with Leviathan NewsSingapore police say tampered Ledger hardware wallets sold at local retail stores contained malicious components capable of capturing recovery phrases or private keys, letting unauthorised parties drain funds. Since 10 September 2026, at least two cases have been reported with combined losses of about $3.5 million. The SPF is in contact with Ledger, which is reviewing the affected cases, while investigations continue. Police urge caution with cryptocurrencies and direct anyone with information to the Police Hotline at 1800-255-0000, and scam checks to the ScamShield Helpline at 1799.
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Thread · 8 of 15 events · started 13 Oct 10:46 · 1 confirmed · last update 29 Oct 07:55
- Thread startMediaMarktSaturn removes Ledger hardware wallets amid reports of tampering36 acc.
- ConfirmedMediaMarktSaturn removes Ledger products amid reports of tampered hardware wallets2 acc.
- UpdateHidden LTE implants found in Ledger hardware wallets sold across six countries3 acc.
- UpdateMark Karpelès says Ledger was warned about tampered wallets months before the security incident3 acc.
- UpdateLedger faces criticism for not warning users about compromised hardware wallets4 acc.
- UpdateLedger CEO publicly rebukes Mark Karpelès over warnings about hardware-wallet implants5 acc.
- UpdateTampered Ledger hardware wallets in Singapore linked to about $2.7 million in reported losses21 acc.
- UpdateCryptoBilis Ledger drainer steals $95.35 million and moves $13.84 million in 48 hours2 acc.
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- @DefiantNews The DefiantFirst reportOn X ↗
SINGAPORE POLICE: ~$2.7M IN TAMPERED @Ledger WALLET LOSSES; CAMPAIGN TOTAL UNCONFIRMED At least two cases were reported since Sept. 10. Police say implants could capture recovery phrases or private keys. Read more here:https://t.co/tZeiow9VVu
- @wublockchain12 吴说区块链On X ↗
新加坡警方于 10 月 28 日发布公告称，自 9 月 10 日以来，已接获至少两起涉及遭篡改 Ledger 加密货币硬件钱包的案件，损失总额约 350 万新元（约 270 万美元）。初步调查发现，部分通过新加坡零售商购买的 Ledger…
- @CryptooIndia Crypto IndiaOn X ↗
🚨 JUST IN: Singapore Police warn of tampered Ledger hardware wallets after 2 cases lead to $3.5 million in crypto losses.
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- @CuzzinOG CUZZIN 🥛On X ↗
BREAKING: Singapore police say tampered Ledger hardware wallets sold at some local retail stores led to about $2.7M in losses, per Cointelegraph and Decrypt. Ledger asked resellers in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong to pause sales. Buy hardware wallets only direct from the maker.
- @CryptoTimes_io The Crypto TimesOn X ↗
ALERT: Singapore police warn of tampered Ledger hardware wallets after two cases reportedly resulted in $3.5 million in crypto losses.
- @DecryptMedia DecryptOn X ↗
Singapore police report about S$3.5M in losses from tampered Ledger wallets bought at some local stores. At least 2 cases have been reported since Sept. 10. Ledger has asked authorized resellers to suspend sales in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.
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