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PANews|Jun 27, 2026 02:52
[Polish Police Dismantle SIM-Swapping Gang Suspected of Cryptocurrency Theft] According to Bitdefender, the Central Bureau for Combating Cybercrime in Poland reported that police have detained four individuals suspected of operating a large criminal organization. The group hijacked phone numbers, breached cryptocurrency exchange accounts, and conducted SIM-swapping attacks to launder money through bank accounts, payment platforms, and digital wallets. Authorities estimate that the laundered funds exceed several million dollars. These funds were transferred through personal bank accounts in Poland and abroad, international payment platforms, and multi-currency digital wallets. Currently, the four suspects are in custody awaiting trial. They face charges including participation in an organized crime group, computer system intrusion, and money laundering. If convicted, they could face up to 25 years in prison.
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