bitcoin newsOct 14, 2026AI summary

US Authorities Shut Down Crypto Scam Network Targeting Russian Speakers

Brooklyn prosecutors and the FBI seized 112 servers and disabled 241 websites tied to investment scams targeting Russian-speaking Americans.

US Authorities Shut Down Crypto Scam Network Targeting Russian Speakers

US authorities have dismantled a cryptocurrency investment scam network accused of stealing tens of millions of dollars.

The operation involved Brooklyn prosecutors and the FBI, which took control of 112 servers and shut down 241 websites connected to the schemes.

The scams targeted Russian-speaking Americans. The infrastructure seizure disrupted the network’s online operations, according to Cointelegraph.

Source: Cointelegraph

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