UK National Crime Agency Shuts Down Global Fraud Platform 'Russian Coms'

The platform, operational since 2021, enabled criminals to impersonate legitimate callers and defraud victims worldwide, resulting in tens of millions in financial losses.

Russian Coms facilitated over 1.8 million scam calls to 107 countries, including the UK and US.
An estimated 170,000 UK victims suffered an average loss of £9,400 each.
The platform offered services via a handset and a web app, marketed on social media.
Three suspects, believed to be key developers, have been arrested and released on conditional bail.
Law enforcement agencies globally are coordinating to take action against users in the coming months.