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Three UK men jailed for £4M crypto scam using fake police websites, says Met Police
Crypto Briefing·July 17, 2026·1 min read
Three UK men were sentenced to up to six years in prison for a £4 million crypto scam. They impersonated police officers using fake websites to defraud victims, according to the Met Police. The scheme involved fraudulent crypto investments, highlighting ongoing security risks in the digital asset space.
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