INTERPOL operation blocks illicit crypto transfers and leads to 5,811 arrests
The post INTERPOL operation blocks illicit crypto transfers and leads to 5,811 arrests appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. INTERPOL-led operation has resulted in 5,811 arrests, blocked more than 31,000 bank accounts, and intercepted $293 million in illicit assets across 97 countries and territories during a global crackdown on fraud and crypto-linked money laundering. Summary INTERPOL’s global anti fraud operation led to 5,811 arrests and intercepted $293 million in illicit assets across 97 countries and territories. Thai authorities uncovered a crypto laundering network that allegedly moved romance scam proceeds through cross chain token swaps, with one wallet processing more than $122.5 million. The operation identified more than 142,000 victims and used rapid payment blocking tools to freeze suspicious fiat and cryptocurrency transfers. According to an INTERPOL statement published on Thursday, Operation First Light ran between Jan. 15 and April 30, 2026, targeting social engineerin