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Euro Police Bust Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Fraud Gang

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Law Enforcement Makes Multiple Arrests in Europe in Crypto-Investment Fraud Crackdown

Law enforcers across Europe have successfully arrested multiple individuals this week as part of a coordinated crackdown on a criminal network suspected of operating a large-scale crypto-investment fraud scheme. The operation, led by Europol, resulted in 14 arrests in Serbia and one in Germany. In addition, 261 individuals were questioned in Serbia, Germany, Cyprus, and Bulgaria during an action day on January 11.

Details of the Operation

During the operation, 22 locations were searched, including private homes and four call centers believed to have been used in the fraudulent scheme. Europol revealed that the suspects utilized advertisements on social networks to attract victims to websites controlled by the criminals. These websites offered enticing investment opportunities in cryptocurrencies, leading victims to believe they could make significant profits.

The victims, primarily from Germany, initially invested small amounts, only to be persuaded by fake price hikes to transfer larger sums. Police estimated that German victims suffered financial losses of approximately €2 million, although the actual number of unreported cases is likely much higher. Victims from Switzerland, Australia, and Canada were also targeted by the fraudsters.

Seizures and Confiscations

During the action day, law enforcement authorities seized three hardware wallets containing around $1 million worth of cryptocurrencies, €50,000 in cash, three vehicles, electronic equipment, data backups, and various documents. The criminal groups behind the scheme are believed to have profited significantly, potentially making hundreds of millions of euros through the fraudulent activities that involved call center scammers persuading victims to invest.

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Call Center Scams on the Rise

Call center operations have become a popular method for fraud rings to deceive and manipulate their victims. In a separate incident earlier this month, Ukrainian police dismantled a call center operation that had defrauded an estimated 18,000 victims in Kazakhstan. The scammers would pose as employees from the victims’ banks’ IT departments, tricking them into divulging sensitive information.

The successful crackdown on the crypto-investment fraud scheme showcases the commitment of law enforcement agencies across Europe to combat financial crimes and protect unsuspecting individuals from falling victim to fraudulent schemes. By working together and leveraging international cooperation, authorities are able to disrupt criminal networks and hold perpetrators accountable for their actions.

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