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FBI and Brooklyn prosecutors disrupt crypto fraud network across 241 websites

The Cryptonomist·October 16, 2026·1 min read
FBI and Brooklyn prosecutors disrupt crypto fraud network across 241 websites

Brooklyn prosecutors and the FBI disrupted a crypto fraud network accused of stealing tens of millions of dollars from Russian-speaking victims in the United States. On October 14, 2026, they seized or disrupted 241 websites and 112 servers, targeting replacement scam sites that kept appearing after initial takedowns.

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