Unprecedented US, China, Dubai Crypto Scam Crackdown Nets 276 Arrests
U.S. authorities cited “unprecedented” cooperation with China and Dubai in arresting 276 suspects.Fraud schemes used pig-butchering tactics, fake platforms, and laundering to steal millions.The case shows authorities are targeting infrastructure behind cross-border fraud operations, not only individual scammers. Global Scam Crackdown Nets 276 Arrests Worldwide On April 29, 2026, U.S. authorities announced a major crackdown on investment scam centers that allegedly used fraudulent investment platforms and social manipulation tactics to steal from victims. The operation led to at least 276 arrests and the dismantling of at least nine scam centers. The case highlights how organized fraud networks moved victims beyond their control. The enforcement action centered on scam centers accused of targeting Americans with fraudulent investment pitches. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) described: “Unprecedented cooperation between the FBI, Dubai Police Department, and Chinese Ministry of Public Security has resulted in the arrest of at least 276 individuals and the dismantlement of at least nine scam centers used for investment fraud schemes.” “These centers targeted Americans who have suffered millions of dollars in losses from such schemes,” the DOJ added. Dubai authorities arrested 275 people, including three defendants charged in San Diego. Thailands Royal Thai Police arrested another defendant. The San Diego cases name Thet Min