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Moroccan authorities arrest five suspects in crypto phishing scam

 Moroccan authorities have arrested and detained five individuals suspected of involvement in cryptocurrency fraud activities. Police also recovered some of the funds allegedly related to the scheme, as well as mobile devices used in the crime.

The unnamed suspects, aged between 24 and 48, are accused of sending phishing emails to foreign citizens aimed at obtaining funds from victims' cryptocurrency wallets. The stolen funds were reportedly used for personal purposes.

Moroccan authorities arrested the suspects after receiving a report through international law enforcement channels.

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