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From Romance Scams to Real Estate Empires: Unpacking the £130 Million Cyber-Fraud Takedown

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From Romance Scams to Real Estate Empires: Unpacking the £130 Million Cyber-Fraud Takedown

14/10/2025 user0Tagged anti-money laundering, cryptocurrency, cybercrime, financial fraud, London property, money laundering, pig butchering, romance scam, UK sanctions, US Treasury

UK/US sanctions freeze £130m in London property, exposing a vast cyber-scam network blending romance fraud with sophisticated money laundering.