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Interpol says it intercepted $293 million in romance-scam crypto cash

Interpol said the operation produced 5,811 arrests across 97 countries and included the movement of $123 million from a crypto wallet tied to a romance scam.

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Interpol says its Operation First Light, a 97-country sweep, logged 5,811 arrests and intercepted $293 million in romance-scam crypto cash, according to Decrypt.

The outlet reports two Thai arrests were part of the operation and involved a case where a crypto wallet reportedly moved $123 million in scam proceeds.

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DecryptA 20-Year-Old's Crypto Wallet Moved $123M in Romance-Scam Cash: Interpol Says

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