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UK Fake-Police Crypto Scam: Three Men Jailed Over £4M Theft

Crypto Daily·July 19, 2026·1 min read
UK Fake-Police Crypto Scam: Three Men Jailed Over £4M Theft

Southwark Crown Court sentenced three men over a £4 million crypto fraud using fake police websites. Authorities traced £1 million and seized cash in Dubai. The case highlights the growing sophistication of crypto scams targeting UK victims through impersonation tactics, with law enforcement recovering funds across borders.

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