Security News > 2022 > June > Europol arrests nine suspected of stealing 'several million' euros via phishing

Europol cops have arrested nine suspected members of a cybercrime ring involved in phishing, internet scams, and money laundering.

Dutch police haven't ruled out additional arrests.

According to law enforcement, a crime ring contacted victims via scam emails, text messages, and cellphone messaging apps.

In addition to the millions of stolen euros, those fraudsters also trafficked drugs and possibly firearms, according to police.

These latest arrests cap several busy months for global law enforcement agencies, which have placed an increased emphasis on stamping out phishing and other email-based fraud.

Just last week, Interpol released details about another ongoing anti-fraud operation, which has arrested 2,000 suspected fraudulent call center operators and money launderers this year alone.

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