Three Men Jailed for $5.3M UK Crypto Fraud Using Fake Police Websites

Three men have been jailed in the United Kingdom for a $5.3 million cryptocurrency fraud. The gang built fake police websites to deceive victims into handing over their crypto assets. The Metropolitan Police said the stolen funds were spent on Rolex watches and luxury holidays.

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