CBZC arrests SIM-swapping gang
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Polish authorities arrested four members of an organized cybercrime group, disrupting a case tied to SIM-swapping attacks and cryptocurrency account takeovers. The operation, supported by the FBI and HSI, targets a network linked to millions of U.S. dollars in theft and laundering. The arrests raise the legal exposure for a cross-border cybercrime ring that used telecom breaches and account hijacking to move stolen funds.
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26.06.2026 01:37 2 articles · 2h ago
Polish authorities arrest four suspects in SIM-swapping crypto theft case
Legal Policy Action UpdatePolish authorities arrested four members of an organized cybercrime group accused of breaching telecommunications partners and hijacking employee email accounts to enable SIM-swapping attacks against cryptocurrency exchange accounts. The CBZC operation, supported by the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), also involved intercepted SMS and email communications and allegations that millions of U.S. dollars were stolen and laundered via a distributed financial network.
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- Poland busts SIM-swapping gang tied to millions in crypto theft — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 26.06.2026 01:37
- Poland busts SIM-swapping gang tied to millions in crypto theft — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 26.06.2026 01:37