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Ohio AG’s new fraud unit recovers $130k from crypto scam

Ohio's newly formed Electronic Fraud Investigations unit has successfully recovered $130,000 lost in a cryptocurrency scam targeting a 75-year-old woman. This marks the unit's first success since it was established to assist local law enforcement in investigating cyber financial crimes. Although a portion of the stolen funds was recovered, the perpetrators remain unidentified, highlighting the challenges of prosecuting such cases due to the swift transfer of assets and the anonymity involved in cryptocurrency schemes. The Ohio Attorney General emphasizes the complexity of recovering stolen funds in cryptocurrency scams and the importance of vigilance and quick reporting in such cases. This news comes as crypto-related scams continue to be a growing issue, with millions of dollars stolen from victims in recent months.

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