Victims, mules and offenders among crypto ATM users identified in law enforcement operation in Australia
A nationwide law enforcement operation has led to the identification of 90 scam victims, money mules, and suspected offenders who topped the list of crypto ATM users in Australia.
Analysts from AUSTRAC’s Cryptocurrency Taskforce examined the profiles of the most prolific crypto ATM users in each state, based on the value of their transactions, and identified dozens of cases they believed could be linked to scams or fraud.
AUSTRAC then referred the cases to relevant law enforcement agencies across federal, state and territory police in a joint operation focused on protecting Australians from illicit crypto ATM activity.
As a result of these referrals, police contacted 90 individuals and…
