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US Indicts Black Axe Gang Leaders for Global Cyber Fraud

Meet the notorious Black Axe gang, a violent transnational crime group that's been scamming people worldwide, including through romance scams, and now its leaders are facing justice. Five alleged members have been extradited to the US on wire fraud and money laundering charges.

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Russia Charges Telegram's Durov for Aiding Terrorist Activity

Russia's Federal Security Service has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorist activity, alleging the platform enabled Ukrainian special services and extremist groups to plan sabotage, terrorism, and cyber-fraud within Russia. Durov has been placed on the international wanted list.

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