Coinbase Joins DOJ and UK Crime Agency to Target West Africa Scams

Coinbase joins DOJ and UK crime agency to target West Africa scams

Coinbase has joined a four-day operation with U.S. and UK law enforcement to disrupt West African scam networks by tracing illicit funds, supporting asset freezes and sharing intelligence. Coinbase said in an Oct. 13 post that its Global Intelligence team…

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.

Coinbase Joins 4-Day Crackdown on West Africa Crypto Scams and Asset Freezes

Key Takeaways: Coinbase participated in a four-day assault of scam networks in West Africa in London. Its Global Intelligence team tracked illicit crypto activity, aided asset freeze operations, and provided

Coinbase, DOJ and UK agency disrupt West African crypto scams in joint London operation

🚨 Coinbase joined DOJ and UK agencies in a London operation targeting West African scam networks. 💸 The team helped freeze assets and traced stolen funds linked to $8.65 billion in US online fraud losses. 🌍 Crackdown followed a surge in crypto scam activity as networks shifted from Southeast Asia to West Africa. Continue Reading:Coinbase, DOJ and UK agency disrupt West African crypto scams in joint London operation

Coinbase Joins DOJ and UK Crime Agency to Target West Africa Crypto Scams

TLDR Coinbase took part in a four-day operation in London from Oct. 6 to 9 targeting West African scam networks. The UK’s National Crime Agency hosted the event with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Scam Center Strike Force. Coinbase traced illicit funds, supported asset freezes and shared intelligence with police in real time. Targeted schemes [...]

Coinbase Partners With DOJ and UK Agency to Target Crypto Scams and Freeze Assets

TL;DR: Coinbase’s Global Intelligence team took part in the “Joint Disruption Week” operation in London between October 6 and 9, 2026, alongside the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA). The joint actions targeted fraud networks in West Africa linked to fictitious cryptocurrency investments, law enforcement impersonation, and staged arrests ...