INTERPOL and Eurojust Crack Down on Global Crypto Crime, Seizing Over $550M

International law enforcement agencies have achieved major victories against crypto-related crime, highlighting the growing effectiveness of global cooperation in combating fraud, scams, and money laundering.

INTERPOL recently announced the results of Operation HAECHI VI, a large-scale crypto crime investigation spanning 40 countries. The operation targeted seven categories of financial fraud, including online scams, phishing, investment fraud, and money laundering. Authorities froze over 400 cryptocurrency wallets and 68,000 bank accounts, leading to the recovery of $439 million in total assets. This included $342 million in fiat currency and $97 million in digital and physical assets, with about $16 million traced directly to illicit crypto wallets.

According to Theos Badege, Director pro tempore of INTERPOL’s Financial Crime and Anti-Corruption Centre, the results prove that assets lost to scams are not always gone forever. “The outcomes of HAECHI operations demonstrate that recovery is indeed possible,” he stated, emphasizing the importance of cross-border collaboration in safeguarding global financial systems.

In parallel, Eurojust reported dismantling a major organized crime ring that had been active across five European nations. The group was responsible for stealing approximately $116 million from EU citizens over several years. Authorities arrested the group’s leaders, underscoring the growing reach of international policing networks in addressing crypto fraud and cybercrime.

While details on specific arrests remain limited, these operations demonstrate that agencies like INTERPOL and Eurojust are intensifying efforts to disrupt international fraud rings and recover stolen assets. With scams continuing to evolve, such high-profile crackdowns send a strong message that crypto crime will not go unchecked.

Together, these victories represent more than $550 million seized from criminals, offering hope that the tide may be turning in the fight against global crypto fraud.