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DOJ announces 276 arrests in global cryptocurrency scam center takedown

The DOJ announces 276 arrests and the dismantling of at least nine cryptocurrency scam centers targeting Americans on Apr. 29. The operation involves unprecedented cooperation between the FBI, Dubai Police, Chinese Ministry of Public Security, Royal Thai Police, and U.S. Secret Service. Federal charges were unsealed in San Diego against scam managers. (DOJ, Apr. 29, 2026)

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Scam Center Strike Force Takes Major Actions Against Southeast Asian Scam Centers Targeting Americans 276 arrested in connection with scam centers targeting Americans Crypto scam networks targeting Americans dismantled in global sting, 270+ arrested