Europol held more 200 Man in the case of international cryptocurrency fraud – Bits Media

Law enforcement agencies of Bulgaria, Cyprus, Germany and Serbia, with the support of Europol and Euro -Just, detained members of a criminal group, involved in online canry with crypto investments.

During the international operation, a large -scale network was liquidated CyberPress, in which residents from several countries were involved. According to Europol, Criminals offered "exceptional opportunities for investment in cryptocurrencies", Why actively used social engineering tools. In particular, Advertising on social networks, Call centers and fake webs, controlled by criminals.

According to preliminary data, The inhabitants of Germany suffered the greatest losses, and general financial damage, victims of criminal acts, exceeded € 2 million. The department reported, that only in Eastern Europe, at least four controlled by the criminals of the call center operated. Therefore, the investigators of the Europol suggest, that new criminal episodes can be identified during the investigation, And the number of victims, Like the illegal profit of the criminal group, will increase many times.

Before clarifying the degree of participation in the criminal group, he was detained 261 Human: 42 In Bulgaria, 2 in Cyprus, 3 in Germany and 214 in Serbia. Several members of the criminal network were arrested. The police confiscated 3 hardware wallet with approximately $1 Milln in cryptocurrencies, About € 50 000 euro in cash, 3 vehicles, Electronic equipment, Documents and backup copies.

In September last year, During the global conference on criminal finance and cryptocurrencies in the Hague, The Europola administration has stated, that the unique capabilities of the blockchain represent the police an unprecedented opportunity to investigate crimes.