Authorities Arrested 14 Hackers in Connection With Large-Scale Tax Fraud Operation | #Cybercrime | #Infosec - National Cyber Security Consulting

Authorities Arrested 14 Hackers in Connection With Large-Scale Tax Fraud Operation | #cybercrime | #infosec - National Cyber Security Consulting

Fourteen individuals have been arrested in a coordinated international operation targeting a sophisticated cybercriminal network responsible for large-scale tax fraud through phishing attacks and fraudulent benefit claims.  The arrests represent a significant breakthrough in combating cross-border financial cybercrime affecting thousands of taxpayers. Key Takeaways1. 13 suspects detained in Romania and 1 in Preston, UK, aged […] Thank you for su…

Phishing-Driven Tax Fraud Leads To 13 Arrests In UK, Romania

Thirteen individuals have been arrested in Romania as part of a major international operation targeting tax fraud linked to phishing attacks. The suspects are believed to have used stolen personal data to make fraudulent claims for tax refunds and benefits in the UK. The arrests follow a coordinated investigation involving more than 100 Romanian police officers and criminal investigators from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The suspects, aged bet…