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The Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 792 people involved in cryptocurrency fraud...
28/04/2025

The Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 792 people involved in cryptocurrency fraud schemes targeting mainly American and European victims. The operation took place on 10 December in Lagos, where a call centre used for the scam was discovered. Among those detained were 148 Chinese nationals and 40 Filipino nationals. The scammers used social media and messengers to establish romantic relationships or offer fictitious investment opportunities, convincing victims to transfer money to non-existent projects. Computers, phones and cars were seized during the operation, and cooperation with international partners is ongoing to investigate possible links to organized crime.

Europol Dismantles Major Fraudulent Online Platform, 37 People ArrestedIn April 2024, British law enforcement, in cooper...
28/04/2025

Europol Dismantles Major Fraudulent Online Platform, 37 People Arrested
In April 2024, British law enforcement, in cooperation with Europol and colleagues from other countries, uncovered the operations of the large-scale online platform LabHost, which facilitated scammers in stealing user data. As a result of the operation, 37 individuals involved in its activities were arrested.
Operation Details:
Creation of phishing websites: Since 2021, the criminal group had launched approximately 40,000 phishing websites, impersonating bank pages, email services, and other organizations.
Selling services to fraudsters: More than 2,000 scammers used these websites to steal users' personal data.
Scale of damage: The operation uncovered stolen data from 480,000 bank card numbers, 64,000 PIN codes, and over one million passwords.
This operation represents a significant step in the fight against cybercrime and the protection of users from phishing attacks.

Europol Dismantles International Investment Fraud NetworkEuropol, in cooperation with national law enforcement agencies,...
21/04/2025

Europol Dismantles International Investment Fraud Network
Europol, in cooperation with national law enforcement agencies, has successfully dismantled an international criminal network engaged in large-scale investment fraud.
🔴 Key Findings of the Investigation:
▪️ Over 15 individuals were arrested in Germany, Spain, and Lithuania.
▪️ Authorities seized assets valued at more than €5 million.
▪️ Fraudulent investment platforms were uncovered, responsible for defrauding victims of hundreds of thousands of euros.
The perpetrators operated sophisticated websites designed to mimic legitimate investment platforms, promising high returns on cryptocurrency, stocks, and startup investments. However, victims who transferred funds were unable to recover their money.
⚡ Europol continues its investigation, and further arrests are expected.
📌 Follow for ongoing updates.

Large-scale operation against the world's largest malware network: In May 2024, Europol arrested four individuals linked...
24/09/2024

Large-scale operation against the world's largest malware network: In May 2024, Europol arrested four individuals linked to the largest malware distribution network. During the operation, more than 100 servers across Europe and North America were taken offline, marking a significant victory in the fight against botnets and ransomware

In 2024, cybercrime in Europe continues to grow, especially in light of developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and...
22/09/2024

In 2024, cybercrime in Europe continues to grow, especially in light of developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and the increasing number of digital threats. Social engineering attacks, in which attackers actively use compromised credentials and manipulation to gain access to systems, remain a key trend. According to Europol, around 80 per cent of security breaches involve compromised identities.

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