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NEWS: Five arrested in ‘massive’ crypto investment fraud scam

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By Alisha Houlihan for AMLi

Five people have been arrested in connection with a “massive” cryptocurrency investment fraud scam. 

The suspects are allegedly members of an organised crime group (OCG) and reportedly deceived victims by setting up call centres and using “social engineering” techniques to gain victims’ trust.

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