# Global Crackdown Arrests 276, Shuts 9 Crypto Scam Centers, Seizes $701M - The Hacker News

**Published:** 2026-05-04T07:00:00.000Z  
**Topic:** Crypto Scam  
**Sentiment:** neutral  
**Publisher:** TrendWatcher — https://www.trendwatcher.in/article/1a21af0b-1e5e-46a1-80cf-98de4d54dac3





## Sources
1. Thehackernews — [Global Crackdown Arrests 276, Shuts 9 Crypto Scam Centers, Seizes $701M](https://thehackernews.com/2026/05/global-crackdown-arrests-276-shuts-9.html)
2. Cryptoimpacthub — [276 Arrested, $701M Seized: Global Operation Dismantles Nine Crypto Scam Centers | Crypto Impact Hub](https://cryptoimpacthub.com/global-crypto-scam-crackdown-276-arrests-701m-seized/)

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