How Brooklyn prosecutors and the FBI took down a massive crypto fraud network targeting Russian speakers
Summary
Brooklyn prosecutors and the FBI dismantled a large cryptocurrency scam that utilized Russian-language Facebook advertisements and fraudulent financial advisers. The network stole tens of millions of dollars from victims and subsequently targeted them a second time with fake asset recovery services.
The scheme allegedly stole tens of millions through Russian-language Facebook ads and fake advisers, then went after victims again with fake recovery offers.
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