Interpol's Operation First Light 2026 nets 5,811 arrests, $293M in blocked assets
- —97 countries took part, with 5,811 arrests and $293M in assets blocked
- —142,000 victims identified worldwide
- —One suspect's wallet in Thailand processed over $122.5M in 10 months
- —FinCEN analyzed 33,904 crypto fraud cases worth $12.7B
Why it matters: The surge in crypto investment scams across Southeast Asia is raising AML pressure on exchanges and payment providers.
Source: TokenPost
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