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Europol Dismantles SIMCARTEL, Seizes Crypto Assets

Europol, in collaboration with Eurojust, seized $330,000 in crypto and arrested seven individuals involved in a cybercrime network known as SIMCARTEL. The network provided SIM box devices and SIM cards to fraudsters across various countries, enabling crimes like phishing, fraud, and extortion.

Europol, in collaboration with Eurojust, seized $330,000 in crypto and arrested seven individuals involved in a cybercrime network known as SIMCARTEL. The network provided SIM box devices and SIM cards to fraudsters across various countries, enabling crimes like phishing, fraud, and extortion.

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