Airsoft creator arrested: 440 fraudulent brokers collected €950M
- —Airsoft operated since 2014, with brokers paying 5-8% of client deposits
- —From 2018 to 2023, 440+ sites collected €950 million, including €53 million in commissions
- —Hajaj had been in hiding since 2012 and was detained on July 6, 2025, in Morocco
- —Shai Benhamou was extradited from France and will face trial in Bamberg in June 2026
Why it matters: The scheme shows how crypto investments are used for mass fraud, and the case could accelerate international cooperation among regulators.
Source: Journal du Coin