FULL LIST: FBI says six most-wanted fraudsters captured, $17bn seized
The US FBI says it has captured six of its most-wanted fraudsters across four continents and seized about $17bn in a global crackdown on scam networks. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-fbi-says-six-most-wanted-fraudsters-captured-17bn-seized/
In a recent announcement, the Director of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, Kash Patel, revealed that six of the bureau’s most-wanted fraudsters have been captured across four continents. This feat, according to Patel, is part of Operation Blackout, the FBI's global campaign against scam networks, which has resulted in the seizure of approximately $17 billion.
Patel highlighted the significant time spent by these fugitives on the run, totaling over 4,000 days collectively. The fraud cases linked to the FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters list involved more than $2 billion. Patel emphasized that the suspects had been under the impression that fleeing the United States and hiding abroad would evade American law enforcement.
However, he strongly asserted that the FBI and its international partners were committed to continuing their pursuit of individuals accused of defrauding Americans, irrespective of their hiding places.
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