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Coinbase joins law enforcement to target West African scam networks

Coinbase partnered with law enforcement agencies and corporate peers during London Joint Disruption Week to share intelligence and act against West African scam operations.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong speaking on stage in a black T-shirt against a green background.
Image: @Cointelegraph

Coinbase joined forces with law enforcement agencies and other companies during London Joint Disruption Week to target criminal scam networks operating in West Africa, according to Coinbase Chief Executive Officer Brian Armstrong. Participants at the event shared real-time intelligence and executed actions to disrupt the illicit operations.[1][3]

The public-private initiative reflects an ongoing push for cross-border cooperation to counter evolving cybercrime and human trafficking threats, according to Crypto Briefing.[2]

Key facts

  • Coinbase participated in London Joint Disruption Week alongside multiple companies and law enforcement agencies.
  • Participating organizations shared real-time intelligence and took action against criminal scam networks operating in West Africa.
  • Crypto Briefing reported the public-private collaboration aims to address threats involving cybercrime and human trafficking.

Sources · 3 sources

  1. BA

    Brian Armstrong@brian_armstrongPost on X ·

    We took some time this week to hunt down scammers. At London Joint Disruption Week, multiple companies and law enforcement agencies shared real-time intelligence, and took action against criminal scam networks operating in West Africa. Crime doesn't pay.

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  2. CB

    Crypto BriefingArticle ·

    Coinbase joins law enforcement to combat West African scam networks Public-private collaboration in combating scams highlights the need for global cooperation to address evolving cybercrime and human trafficking threats. The post Coinbase joins law enforcement to combat West African scam networks appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

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  3. CO

    Cointelegraph@CointelegraphPost on X ·

    🚨 LATEST: Brian Armstrong says Coinbase joined companies and law enforcement at London Joint Disruption Week to share real-time intelligence and take action against scam networks operating in West Africa. https://t.co/r5tHzseuXC

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