Brooklyn prosecutors shut down Eastern European crypto scam network, 241 sites seized

Prosecutors in Brooklyn, New York, in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, have dismantled a cryptocurrency scam network based in Eastern Europe. Authorities targeted the group after it was accused of stealing tens of millions of dollars from Americans, mainly Russian-speaking individuals. The enforcement operation was conducted last week and publicly disclosed on Wednesday. Investigators shut down 241 websites and seized 112 servers linked to the network. Hosting for these servers was provided by companies located in both Eastern Europe and the United States.