South Korea Arrests Three Suspects Over Fake Flare Network XRP Scam
- South Korean police have arrested three people for impersonating the Flare Network.
- The impersonators stole 3.4 million XRP tokens worth $8.55 million from 71 victims.
- Crypto impersonation scams have surged 1,400% year over year, the report says.
The police in Seoul, South Korea, have arrested three individuals for allegedly engaging in fraudulent XRP staking using a fake platform. The alleged criminals stole about 3.4 million XRP from 71 victims, equivalent to approximately $8.55 million.
How the Impersonators Operated
Initial details of the investigation reveal that the fake site impersonated the Flare Network and FXRP projects, timed their launch, and exploited the opportunity. Apart from the arrested suspects, the police are reportedly closing in on a fourth individual overseas via an Interpol red notice.
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