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UAE-led global scam crackdown

Story timeline · 2 updates, 23 Oct 2026

A UAE-led investigation across 30 countries identified more than $39bn in funds and cryptocurrency linked to alleged fraud, with over 960 arrests and raids on 29 scam centres. Participating countries are now pursuing asset recovery to reclaim the proceeds.

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  1. UAE says 30-country probe identifies $39bn tied to alleged fraud

    The UAE Interior Ministry said a coordinated investigation across 30 countries identified more than $39bn in funds and cryptocurrency linked to alleged fraud, with over 960 arrests and searches at 29 scam sites. The figure is an estimated value, not money seized or recovered.

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  2. UAE-led operation seizes over $39bn in funds and crypto in scam crackdown

    The UAE-led Operation Confrontation Ghost has identified more than $39bn in funds and cryptocurrency, arrested over 960 people and raided 29 scam centres. Participating countries are pursuing asset recovery to reclaim the proceeds.

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