Cybercriminals Busted: Global Sting Nets 5,500 Arrests and $400M Seized

Operation HAECHI-V has bagged over 5,500 suspects and seized $400 million in global financial crime crackdown. INTERPOL and authorities from 40 countries joined forces to tackle cybercrime, including dismantling a $1.1 billion voice phishing syndicate. As INTERPOL fights digital deception, scammers better start updating their resumes.

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Looks like the world’s cyber crooks are going to need a new retirement plan after INTERPOL’s Operation HAECHI-V. They say crime doesn’t pay, but clearly, it pays $400 million less now!

Key Points:

  • Operation HAECHI-V resulted in over 5,500 arrests worldwide.
  • Authorities seized $400 million in both virtual and government-backed assets.
  • 40 countries collaborated in the operation, demonstrating the power of global teamwork.
  • A major voice phishing ring was dismantled, saving victims $1.1 billion.
  • A new scam involving USDT Token Approval was highlighted by INTERPOL.

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