A 20-Year-Old's Crypto Wallet Moved $123M in Romance-Scam Cash: Interpol Says
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Interpol reports that a 20-year-old's crypto wallet has moved $123 million in romance-scam cash, highlighting the growing threat of online scams. This figure is part of Operation First Light, a 97-country sweep that has resulted in 5,811 arrests and intercepted $293 million, underscoring the need for global cooperation to combat cryptocurrency-facilitated crimes and protect victims.
The two Thai arrests were part of Operation First Light, a 97-country sweep that logged 5,811 arrests and intercepted $293 million.