Crypto scammers stole millions from Russian speakers, Brooklyn just hit their servers
Summary
Brooklyn prosecutors and the FBI disrupted 241 websites and seized or disabled 112 servers linked to a crypto investment scam that allegedly stole tens of millions of dollars from Russian-speaking U.S. victims. After a three-year investigation, authorities targeted infrastructure used to run fake trading platforms and store victim data, aiming to prevent operators from quickly rebuilding. Scammers recruited victims through Russian-language Facebook ads, persuaded them to send cryptocurrency, then blocked withdrawals and demanded additional fees. They later offered fraudulent recovery services to target victims again. No arrests were announced. Authorities have seized about $300,000 and are pursuing further recovery.
