Spanish authorities dismantled a Crypto Assets investment scam gang, involving more than 500 million dollars.

According to Techub News, reported by Bitcoin.com, Europol announced that the Spanish National Police, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies from Estonia, France, and the United States, dismantled a Crypto Assets investment scam gang that defrauded over 5,000 victims worldwide. The operation resulted in the arrest of five individuals, three of whom were caught in the Canary Islands and two in Madrid. The criminal network laundered approximately $539 million (around €460 million) in illegal proceeds through fraudulent investment schemes.

Investigators found that criminals were operating a global network of affiliates to assist with cash withdrawals, bank transfers, and Crypto Assets transfers, while also being involved in establishing companies and banking infrastructure in Hong Kong to manage criminal funds. This investigation, supported by Europol since 2023, highlights the growing threat of online fraud, which Europol considers a significant risk to internal security in the EU.