Security· ★★· bearish·

Greek soldiers accused of involvement in $8 million crypto scam

  • —About 10,000 investors were defrauded, with minimum deposits starting at €800
  • —Organizers promised to double investments within weeks via AI-powered crypto trading
  • —Police detained 17 people and seized over €295,000 plus devices
  • —Withdrawals were abruptly suspended on Sept. 1 under the pretext of a strategy change
Why it matters: The case highlights the scale of crypto fraud in Europe and the risks of fake investment platforms promising guaranteed returns.
Source: Cryptopolitan