$12 million frozen, 20,000 victims identified in crypto scam crackdown (opens in new tab)

More than $12 million has been frozen, and over 20,000 victims have been identified in an international law enforcement operation targeting cryptocurrency and investment scammers. Authorities also uncovered more than $45 million in suspected cryptocurrency fraud losses worldwide. One UK victim identified during the operation is thought to have lost more than £52,000 to the fraud. According to the FBI’s report, cryptocurrency remained a central element in fraud-related activity, with losses to...