CoinDesk·Oct 15, 2026, 12:35 PM UTC

How Brooklyn prosecutors and the FBI took down a massive crypto fraud network targeting Russian speakers

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tens of millions

funds stolen

The scheme allegedly stole tens of millions through Russian-language Facebook ads and fake advisers, then went after victims again with fake recovery offers.

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