[EMBARGO] Meta leads largest-ever anti-scam operation with FBI and DOJ, resulting in 63 arrests
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Meta, in collaboration with the FBI and DOJ, has led a significant anti-scam operation resulting in 63 arrests. This operation, which began on May 18, targeted criminal networks involved in various types of fraud, including romance scams and cryptocurrency investment fraud. Authorities emphasized the importance of international cooperation in combating these scams that exploit vulnerable individuals.
- ▪The operation resulted in the arrest of 63 individuals connected to scam centers in Thailand.
- ▪Over a million scam-related online accounts were removed during the operation.
- ▪The initiative involved multiple agencies, including the FBI, DOJ, and international law enforcement partners.
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Police and Law Enforcement [EMBARGO] Meta leads largest-ever anti-scam operation with FBI and DOJ, resulting in 63 arrests Royal Thai Police made the arrests while Coinbase froze $3M in cryptocurrency tied to criminal networks By Michael Sinkewicz , Alexandra Koch Fox News Published June 3, 2026 7:03am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video National fraud enforcement official discusses task force crackdown Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement Colin McDonald underscores the unprecedented scope of the federal government's anti-fraud initiative. He reveals the task force has undertaken over 450 major law enforcement actions within 52 days, including search warrants, arrests and convictions.
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