Polish Police Dismantle SIM-Swap Gang, Arrest Four in Cryptocurrency Theft Crackdown

According to Bitdefender, Poland's Central Bureau for Combating Cybercrime announced on June 27 that police arrested four individuals suspected of operating a large criminal network. The gang hijacked phone numbers, breached cryptocurrency exchange accounts, and conducted SIM-swap attacks to steal funds, which were then laundered through bank accounts, payment platforms, and digital wallets. Authorities estimate the laundered proceeds exceeded several million dollars.

The four suspects face charges including organized crime, computer system intrusion, and money laundering, with maximum sentences reaching 25 years if convicted.