# How Brooklyn prosecutors and the FBI dismantled a major crypto fraud network targeting Russian speakers

https://mins.news/en/item/101402

- CoinDesk, 2026-10-15 12:35 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/10/15/how-brooklyn-prosecutors-and-the-fbi-took-down-a-massive-crypto-fraud-network-targeting-russian-speakers

> The alleged scheme stole tens of millions of dollars through Russian-language Facebook ads and fake advisers, then targeted victims again with fraudulent offers to recover their money.

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