British National Kai West Charged for $25 Million Cybercrime Operation
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最新报道：British national Kai West has been charged in connection with a $25 million cybercrime operation involving SIM-swapping attacks targeting cryptocurrency investors. The U.S. Department of Justice alleges West and his co-conspirators stole millions by hijacking victims' phone numbers to bypass two-factor authentication and access crypto accounts. The scheme, active from 2018 to 2021, targeted at least 50 victims across multiple states. West faces charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. If convicted, he could face up to 22 years in prison. The case highlights growing law enforcement focus on SIM-swapping crimes as crypto-related fraud surges. Authorities warn investors to use hardware wallets and avoid SMS-based 2FA for critical accounts.
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