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Brooklyn prosecutors and the FBI knock 241 crypto scam sites offline in a case targeting Russian speakers
Summary
Brooklyn prosecutors and the FBI seized 112 servers and shut down 241 websites tied to crypto investment scams aimed at Russian-speaking Americans, Cointelegraph reported.
CoinDesk said the scheme allegedly stole tens of millions of dollars using Russian-language Facebook ads and fake advisers.
According to Decrypt and CoinDesk, the operators later went after victims again with a fake recovery service that promised to get their stolen crypto back.
Bitcoin Magazine called it one of the largest cyber takedowns ever carried out by a local prosecutor.
Updates
- Update, : Added reporting from Cointelegraph and Bitcoin Magazine.
Key facts
- 112 servers were seized and 241 websites shut down.
- The scheme allegedly stole tens of millions through Russian-language Facebook ads and fake advisers.
- Scammers contacted victims weeks later with promises to recover their stolen crypto.
- Described as one of the largest cyber takedowns ever by a local prosecutor.