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Brooklyn DA’s office disrupts crypto scam targeting Russian community

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Brooklyn DA’s office disrupts crypto scam targeting Russian community

The Brooklyn District Attorney's office disrupted a cryptocurrency fraud scheme targeting Russian-speaking residents after community members reported the scam to local authorities over a three-year period. The operation included takedown of the associated servers and domains.

Why it matters: Community members and fraud investigators need visibility into organized crypto scams targeting specific demographics; this case shows how persistent reporting can lead to law enforcement action and infrastructure disruption.

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