Interpol’s Cyber Sting: 5,500 Scammers Nabbed and $400M Reclaimed in Epic Bust
Operation HAECHI V, involving 40 countries, led to 5,500+ arrests and seized $400M, targeting cyber frauds like phishing and romance scams. INTERPOL warned of the “USDT Token Approval Scam,” luring victims with romance bait to steal from cryptocurrency wallets.
Hot Take:
INTERPOL just pulled off the cyber equivalent of a blockbuster movie heist, arresting over 5,500 cybercriminals and seizing $400 million. It’s like a global game of cops and robbers, but with way more tech jargon and way less popcorn.
Key Points:
- Operation HAECHI V nabbed over 5,500 suspects and seized $400 million in assets.
- The operation tackled cyber offenses including phishing, romance scams, and e-commerce fraud.
- Korean and Chinese authorities dismantled a major voice phishing ring.
- INTERPOL issued a Purple Notice for emerging cryptocurrency scams.
- Singapore Police successfully intercepted a $39.3 million fraudulent transfer.
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