Russian law enforcement agencies raided several cryptocurrency exchanges in Moscow’s Federation East Tower on July 31 as part of an investigation into a fraud case involving 144 million rubles, or about $2 million. Dozens of people were detained during the operation, and eight suspects have been placed in pre-trial detention.
According to the report, victims were deceived by individuals posing as agents of Russia’s Federal Security Service, or FSB, and were persuaded to transfer large sums of money through the platforms under investigation. Offices linked to the case have been temporarily closed while investigators continue their work.
The authorities are now tracking the movement of the stolen funds. The case was cited by Techub, which referenced CryptoBriefing.
Russian law enforcement raided several cryptocurrency exchanges inside Moscow’s Federation East Tower on July 31 while investigating a fraud case involving 144 million rubles, or about $2 million.
Dozens of people were detained in the operation, and eight of them have been placed in pre-trial detention.
According to the report, the victims were misled by people impersonating agents of Russia’s Federal Security Service, or FSB, and sent large amounts of money through the platforms tied to the case. The related offices have been temporarily closed to cooperate with the investigation.
Law enforcement is tracking where the stolen funds went. CryptoBriefing said eight suspects are currently being held in pre-trial detention.
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