Interpol Launches Operation HAECHI VI to Combat Crypto-Related Cybercrime

Interpol’s HAECHI VI operation, spanning 40 jurisdictions, targets cryptocurrency-related cybercrime, with $439 million seized, including $97 million in crypto and physical assets.

Summary

Interpol’s Operation HAECHI VI, spanning April to August 2025, led to the seizure of $439 million in criminal proceeds, including $97 million in cryptocurrency. Authorities blocked over 68,000 bank accounts, froze nearly 400 cryptocurrency wallets, and recovered $16 million from seized digital assets. The operation targeted cybercrimes like investment fraud, phishing, and money laundering, with 45 arrests made in Portugal for social security fraud amounting to $270,000.

Terms & Concepts
  • Crypto-Related Cybercrime: Illegal activities involving cryptocurrencies, including fraud, hacking, and scams, often exploiting blockchain-based assets for illicit gain.
  • Operation HAECHI VI: A coordinated international law enforcement initiative led by Interpol to combat cybercrime linked to cryptocurrencies.