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Spanish Police Arrest Five in $540 Million Crypto Fraud Case
Spanish police arrested five individuals linked to a crypto fraud scheme that laundered 460 million euros ($540 million) from over 5,000 victims. Key details include:
- Operation led by Guarda Civil on June 25.
- Three arrests made in the Canary Islands, two in Madrid.
- Investigation supported by Europol and law enforcement from Estonia, France, and the U.S.
- Funds raised through cash withdrawals, bank transfers, and crypto payments.
- Organization allegedly established a corporate and banking network in Hong Kong for fund management.
- Investigation remains ongoing.