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Authorities in the Netherlands and Spain Dismantle Two Separate Cyberfraud Schemes

Dutch, Belgian, and Europol authorities dismantled an investment fraud ring (since 2021) using 700 staff across 20 global call centers, making ~€100M/month from fake crypto schemes. Six arrested, including the alleged leader extradited from Poland. Separately, Spanish police, with international support, busted a €140M cyber-fraud operation; four were arrested, and devices were seized. More information here https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/15/cybercrime-network-investment-fraud-spain/