UK Police Arrest Five in Major Crypto Fraud Case

A significant crackdown has been launched by UK police with the arrest of five individuals suspected of involvement in a major crypto fraud case. The investigation reveals that these suspects operated sophisticated ‘boiler room’ operations, leveraging professional-looking websites and aggressive sales tactics to defraud unsuspecting victims. 2025 saw UK consumers suffer losses of £629 million primarily through AI-driven scams, including crypto schemes, marking a significant increase in fraudulent activity.