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Austrian-Albanian Crypto Investment Fraud Ring (Europol April 2026)

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Summary

A criminal network operating out of Tirana, Albania, allegedly defrauded victims across Europe and worldwide of at least EUR 50 million through fake cryptocurrency investment platforms and follow-on fund-recovery scams. Austrian and Albanian authorities, supported by Europol and Eurojust, raided three call centers and nine residences on April 17, 2026, arresting ten suspects. No convictions have been recorded as of the investigation date; the arrests and seizures represent the law-enforcement action stage.

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    Timeline(5 events)

    2023-06

    Austrian authorities in Vienna identify a high volume of fraud victims, opening the investigation.

    Europol press release

    2024-04

    Austrian authorities formally request information from Albanian authorities via Europol.

    Europol press release

    2026-04-17

    Coordinated action day: Austrian and Albanian authorities raid three call centers and nine residences in Tirana; ten suspects arrested; EUR 891,735 cash and 443 computers among items seized.

    Europol press release / Eurojust

    2026-04-29

    Europol publishes public press release on the operation.

    Europol press release

    2026-07-27

    European Commission Home Affairs publishes additional coverage of the investigation.

    EC Home Affairs
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    generated: 8/18/2026, 11:03:51 PM

    last updated: 8/19/2026, 2:07:17 AM

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