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Jul 9, 9:21 am

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Interpol's 'Operation First Light' Uncovers $123M Crypto Laundering Scheme

Interpol revealed a 20-year-old's cryptocurrency wallet moved over $122.5 million in an alleged money laundering scheme targeting romance-scam victims. The operation led to 5,800+ arrests and $293 million intercepted across 97 countries, showcasing the global scale of social engineering fraud.

Interpol revealed a 20-year-old's cryptocurrency wallet moved over $122.5 million in an alleged money laundering scheme targeting romance-scam victims. The operation led to 5,800+ arrests and $293 million intercepted across 97 countries, showcasing the global scale of social engineering fraud.

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