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UK Gang Jailed Over £4M Crypto Scam Using Fake Police Websites

CoinCentral·July 17, 2026·1 min read
UK Gang Jailed Over £4M Crypto Scam Using Fake Police Websites

Three UK men were jailed over a £4 million crypto scam where they posed as police officers and used fake police websites to steal crypto account details from eight victims. Police recovered about £1 million in victim funds and seized luxury cars, Rolexes, cash, and crypto assets. The gang targeted victims through impersonation tactics.

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