Security
UK gang jailed over $5.4 million crypto scam posing as police
The Block·July 17, 2026·1 min read
A UK gang that impersonated police officers and used fake police websites to steal over £4M in cryptocurrency from eight victims has been jailed. The scam involved convincing victims to transfer crypto assets under false pretenses. The case highlights ongoing security risks in the crypto space.
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