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Greek police arrested 17 people and cracked an $8 million cryptocurrency fraud case that killed 10,0

2026-10-04 04:21:36
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希腊警方破获一起涉案逾800万美元的加密货币诈骗案

希腊警方近日逮捕了17名涉嫌参与加密货币诈骗团伙的成员。当局表示,该诈骗网络从至少1万名受害者手中骗取了超过800万美元。此次调查由希腊国家警察主导,于10月2日在卡泰里尼市(Katerini)展开了一系列突击搜查行动。

警方指出,该犯罪组织利用复杂的股权结构和在线投资平台招募参与者,对外宣称这是一个合法且低风险的加密货币投资机会。

诈骗架构与参与者特征

据称,该网络自2025年起开始运作,向投资者承诺高额且快速的回报。嫌疑人保证存款可在50天内翻倍,以高收益和低风险的诱饵吸引参与者加入。警方证实,该平台并未获得在希腊提供投资服务的许可。

希腊公共广播公司(ERT)报道,被捕人员中有九人为现役军人。两名士官被指控为行动的主导者,其余嫌疑人(包括另一名军人)则被指负责扩展网络规模。据卡泰里尼检察官审查的材料显示,该组织向成功拉拢新投资者的个人发放奖金激励。

调查显示,该组织的活动据点分布在卡泰里尼、塞萨洛尼基、拉里萨、帕特拉斯以及多德卡尼斯群岛中的一座岛屿上的办公室内。

Participants reported that they were misled by widely circulated marketing materials and told funds would double in less than two months and without risk.

Police actions and evidence seizure

Police searched five office premises and nine private homes. During the operation, the authorities seized a total of 295,090 euros in cash, 32 mobile phones, 28 computers, 15 tablet computers, 38 USB flash drives, 16 hard drives, various bank cards and a money counter. Currently, all items are under investigation to track the flow of funds and rebuild communication networks within criminal gangs.

So far, authorities have confirmed 18 victims with a total loss of more than 55,970 euros. However, police estimate that the platform attracted more than 10,000 users, and the total loss may exceed $8 million. Investigators are still trying to determine the final total number of victims.

Asset Type Quantity/Amount Seized Cash €295,090 Computer 28 units Mobile phone 32 parts Tablet 15 units USB Device 38 Hard disk Block 16

Investigators continue to analyze seized electronic devices to track transaction records and expose the communication networks behind the cryptocurrency scam.

Background: Cryptocurrency crimes and regulatory responses

This is not the first time that Greek authorities have intervened in criminal activities related to cryptocurrencies. In July 2025, Greek law enforcement agencies carried out the first cryptocurrency asset seizure operation involving international cybercrime. The operation was coordinated by the Anti-Money Laundering Bureau and involved assets related to the $1.5 billion Bybit hack. Blockchain analytics company Chainalysis said Greek authorities used Reactor software to track stolen funds, resulting in funds being urgently frozen and subsequently handed over to prosecutors for processing.

International Perspective: Cryptocurrency Fraud and Law Enforcement Cooperation

Fake cryptocurrency investment platforms have attracted the attention of law enforcement agencies around the world. Operation Jackal IV, launched by INTERPOL from November 2025 to June 2026, targeted cryptocurrency fraud, emotional fraud and commercial mail compromise (BEC) schemes in 22 countries. During the operation, South African police arrested 39 suspects, confiscated $2.67 million, and froze 257 bank accounts. In Romania, authorities raided a call center linked to an investment fraud that defrauded approximately 143 million euros worldwide.

In addition, Interpol's global operation "First Light" resulted in 5,811 arrests in 97 countries and regions, highlighting the growing scale and transnational nature of such crimes.

The FBI has issued a warning that some fraudulent trading platforms lure victims by allowing small withdrawals, then block large attempts and demand additional fees or taxes. U.S. authorities advise cryptocurrency investors to stop transferring money immediately when they suspect fraud and to be wary of any service that claims to recover lost assets but requires advance payment.

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