Brooklyn prosecutors shut down 241 cryptocurrency fraud websites and seized 112 servers
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The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office said that law enforcement dismantled a transnational cryptocurrency fraud network and shut down 241 websites.
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U.S. Brooklyn Prosecutors Dismantle Transnational Cryptocurrency Fraud Network
PANews October 14 reported that, according to Bloomberg, the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office disclosed that during an operation conducted last week, law enforcement dismantled a transnational cryptocurrency fraud network centered in Eastern Europe. The operation shut down 241 websites related to cryptocurrency fraud and seized 112 servers controlled by the group. The network defrauded U.S. victims of tens of millions USD。
PANews, citing Bloomberg, reported that the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office disclosed the law enforcement operation.
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The report said that the operation was conducted last week and targeted a transnational cryptocurrency fraud network centered in Eastern Europe.
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Law enforcement shut down 241 websites related to cryptocurrency fraud.
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Law enforcement seized 112 servers controlled by the group.
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The report claimed that the network had defrauded U.S. victims of tens of millions USD。
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The report said that law enforcement took action against a group of websites and servers used for cryptocurrency fraud. The shutdown of the websites and seizure of the servers indicate that some of the online infrastructure of the reported fraud network has been brought under control.
Why it matters to readers
The operation involved a large number of websites and servers and pointed to transnational cryptocurrency fraud targeting U.S. victims, highlighting the fraud risks that crypto-asset users may face from cross-border network infrastructure.
When beginners encounter platforms that promise returns on crypto-asset investments, ask them to transfer funds to unfamiliar websites, or request wallet information, they should first verify the platform and the source of the information and avoid acting solely on promotional claims.
Risks and unknowns
The available material is PANews’ account of a Bloomberg report and does not provide the prosecutors’ original announcement or case documents.
The original text does not specify the names of the group, websites, or servers involved.
The original text does not give the precise amount of funds defrauded.
The original text does not state whether any individuals have been arrested, charged, or convicted.
The original text does not state whether victims’ funds can be recovered or how compensation would be provided.
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