Arrests made over UK “smishing” texts scam
Arrests are part of an initiative by specialist police unit funded by the banking and cards industry.
Arrests are part of an initiative by specialist police unit funded by the banking and cards industry.
Three out of the four charges carry a maximum sentence of 20 years.
Running undetected for over four months.
A UK citizen living in New York is facing fraud charges brought by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in relation to two bogus investment schemes.
Western Union has admitted turning a blind eye as criminals used its money transfer services to launder money and commit fraud. It has agreed to pay a $586 million fine to the US authorities.