UK imposes sanctions on crypto networks linked to scam centers
The measures target crypto platforms and infrastructure connected to scam centers in Southeast Asia.
27.03.2026 - 10:15
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Key points:
- Crypto platforms and participants in scam center networks were sanctioned.
- The measures target trading of stolen data and money laundering.
- The actions are linked to efforts against fraud and human exploitation.
UK authorities expanded sanctions against a network linked to scam centers in Southeast Asia. The measures target companies and individuals involved in organizing scam operations and using crypto infrastructure.
In particular, sanctions were imposed on the online platform Xinbi — one of the largest illegal marketplaces in the region, used to sell stolen personal data and support scam centers. Restrictions also targeted operators of the #8 Park complex in Cambodia, which is considered one of the largest such facilities.
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According to authorities, scam centers widely use cryptocurrencies to carry out fraud and launder funds. These operations often involve people trafficked under the pretense of employment and forced to participate in online scams.
The sanctions include asset freezes and restrictions on access to the financial system, including crypto-related operations. Authorities expect these measures to disrupt such networks and break their financial flows.
Previously, similar actions led to the shutdown of several platforms and the freezing of more than £1 billion in assets. The new sanctions are part of a broader international effort to combat crypto fraud and illicit financial flows.
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