Binance and Tokocrypto join forces with Indonesian law enforcement to expose a major cryptocurrency fraud case, seizing $200,000

2024-09-24 10:01:11

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ChainCatcher news, the Indonesian Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) has collaborated with Binance and Tokocrypto to capture a major fraud operation, identifying multiple suspects and seizing $200,000 in ill-gotten gains.

Bareskrim has launched an investigation into a suspected trading fraud case involving a cryptocurrency trading website. The investigation confirmed that the website was part of a pig butchering scam. During the investigation, several individuals involved in managing accounts that received stolen funds were arrested. Authorities discovered approximately 50 mobile phones and several local bank cards, as well as banking applications, on the suspects' mobile phones and tablets. When asked about the cryptocurrency wallets they controlled, the suspects refused to cooperate.

Through forensic analysis, Bareskrim investigators identified wallet addresses that may be controlled by the suspects and found supporting evidence in their communication records, particularly on Telegram. Their chat screenshots revealed several key wallet addresses, further linking the suspects to the fraud.

Bareskrim has arrested individuals involved in managing the stolen funds.

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