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Coinbase joins UK and US operation against West African scam networks

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Built from 3 sources 14 Oct 2026 · 10:23 UTC 1 min read Main editor: Earl Jacobson

Coinbase joined Joint Disruption Week, a London operation against transnational scam networks in West Africa. The UK's National Crime Agency led the effort with the US Department of Justice. Coinbase's Global Intelligence team tracked illicit financial activity during the week. The company said networks moved into West Africa as authorities pursued them in Southeast Asia. The DOJ said reported US losses from online investment fraud reached $8.65 billion in 2025, up 89% from 2023.

Key points

Coinbase took part in Joint Disruption Week, a London operation against transnational scam networks in West Africa.
The UK's National Crime Agency led the operation with the US Department of Justice.
Coinbase's Global Intelligence team tracked illicit financial activity during the operation, the company said.
Coinbase said criminal networks moved into West Africa as authorities pursued their operations in Southeast Asia.

Why it matters

The operation paired exchange intelligence with US and UK law enforcement. The targeted networks are tied to crypto investment fraud, which the DOJ said cost reported US losses of $8.65 billion in 2025.

What's unclear

Coinbase said investigative work from the London operation is still ongoing, so the full scope of the targeted networks has not been disclosed.

Sources · 3 publishers

Crypto.news Tier 2 First report 13 Oct, 19:59 UTC

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

Blockonomi Tier 3 14 Oct, 10:14 UTC

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

Crypto Briefing Tier 2 14 Oct, 16:54 UTC

Coinbase joins law enforcement to combat West African scam networks

Coverage timeline

Oct 13, 19:59First reported by Crypto.news
Oct 14, 10:14Also reported by Blockonomi
Oct 14, 10:23CryptoVideos brief published
Oct 14, 16:541 more publisher added to sources
Oct 16, 01:30Brief updated

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