Brooklyn prosecutors and FBI dismantle Eastern European crypto scam network behind tens of millions in losses
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Brooklyn prosecutors and the FBI seized 112 servers and shut down 241 websites linked to an Eastern European cryptocurrency investment scam that stole tens of millions of dollars from Americans, primarily Russian-speakers. The operation, carried out last week and announced Wednesday, targeted infrastructure hosted by companies in Eastern Europe and the United States; no arrests were made. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said scammers then re-victimized victims with false recovery promises. It comes as reported US crypto fraud losses hit $11.4 billion in 2025, up 22% year over year.
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