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DOJ: 1,000 Victims Hit in $215M Scam—$1.2M in Crypto, Cash Found

By Kevin Helms | 2026-05-02 02:30:37 | 4 months ago

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Federal prosecutors secured convictions against 25 defendants in a $215 million business email compromise scheme that affected more than 1,000 victims.

Authorities said cryptocurrency was among assets traced in a global fraud network spanning 47 states and 19 countries.

Key Takeaways: Authorities detailed a global email fraud scheme using hacked accounts and deceptive payment requests.

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