Officials announced on Wednesday an international law enforcement operation dismantled at least nine overseas cryptocurrency scam centers and resulted in 276 arrests, shutting down illicit networks that have stolen millions of dollars from Americans.

The sweep was coordinated by the FBI alongside police forces in Dubai, China and Thailand.

As part of the crackdown, federal wire fraud and money laundering charges were unsealed in San Diego against six people, including nationals from Burma and Indonesia who allegedly managed operations under names like “Sanduo Group” and “Giant Company.”

Dubai Police apprehended 275 suspects, while the Royal Thai Police arrested an additional fugitive.

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