$1.3M Crypto Scam: London Police Arrest Five Suspects

$1.3 Million Crypto Scam Busted: London Police Arrest Five Suspects

Written by Aaron S.,

Editor-In-Chief

Last Updated: October 17, 2025

Key Takeaways

London police arrested five men linked to a cryptocurrency scam that used fake investment websites and misleading marketing tactics;
The suspects are accused of operating a "boiler room" setup, where they pressured victims to invest over $1.3 million in fake tokens;
Some scam websites changed domain names to avoid detection, while police urge caution with unfamiliar trading platforms.

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Five individuals have been arrested by London’s Metropolitan Police in connection with a suspected cryptocurrency scam.

According to a statement published on October 16, the suspects set up professional-looking websites to trick users into thinking they were investing in digital currencies.

These sites used false endorsements and marketing to appear trustworthy.

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The arrests were made on October 1 by the economic crime team. The suspects were taken into custody on suspicion of conspiracy to commit fraud.

Detectives estimated that the total amount lost by victims could be more than $1.3 million (about £1 million).

The scam is believed to have been operated from within London, using a setup known as a "boiler room", where suspects made follow-up calls to pressure people into handing over more funds.

Police also stated that some of the fraudulent websites had changed domain names over time.

Detective Sergeant Stephen Bourne, who is part of the investigation, said that fraud of this kind can have serious effects on individuals. He encouraged the public to stay cautious and avoid using unfamiliar online trading sites.

The police are still gathering information and expect to learn more as the case develops.

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