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Elliptic Named DOJ Partner in Operation With 28 Arrests

The Justice Department initiative involving the NCA UK also identified $11 million in potentially freezable funds linked to scams.

Sealed evidence case outside an empty operations room / TokenPost.ai
Sealed evidence case outside an empty operations room / TokenPost.ai

Elliptic was named a private-sector partner in the U.S. Department of Justice’s Joint Disruption Week: Africa, an initiative targeting West African scam networks that resulted in 28 arrests.

The operation involved collaboration with the NCA UK and identified $11 million in potentially freezable funds linked to scams.

Elliptic provides blockchain analytics to law enforcement and businesses tracking cryptocurrency-related financial crime. Its intelligence can help illuminate pathways for the potential recovery of funds tied to scam activity.

Riza Dagoc

Riza Dagoc reports on regulation, investing and the digital-asset business for TokenPost. Send corrections or tips to info@tokenpost.com.

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