Brooklyn Prosecutors Take Down 112 Servers Behind Crypto Scam Targeting Russian Speakers
Authorities dismantle server network behind crypto scam
Brooklyn prosecutors have taken down 112 servers behind a cryptocurrency scam that targeted Russian speakers. The operation was announced on October 15, 2026.
Key details
- 112 servers were shut down in the operation
- The scam targeted Russian-speaking individuals
- The action was led by Brooklyn prosecutors
What is confirmed
According to Decrypt, Brooklyn prosecutors successfully took down 112 servers associated with a crypto scam that specifically targeted Russian speakers. No further operational details were provided in the source material.
Sources
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