Eurojust raid on fake trading platforms: more than 100 servers seized, seven arrests

The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Cryptocurrency investments carry a high degree of risk. Always conduct your own research.Investigators from seven countries, led by the public prosecutor's office in Itzehoe, have taken down an alleged supplier of fake trading platforms and seized more than 100 servers. We explain how the scheme works and how to check a provider before your first transfer.Investigators seized more than 100 servers on November 3, 2026.Add as a preferred source on GoogleFollow on Google NewsInvestigators from seven countries struck an alleged supplier of fake trading platforms on November 3, 2026. The authorities searched 17 locations, seized more than 100 servers and arrested seven suspects, who are to be surrendered or extradited to Germany. The case was led by the public prosecutor's office in Itzehoe. For you as an investor, one point matters most: the scam built on supposed crypto, forex and stock platforms carries on, even if part of the technology behind it has been switched off. Looking up a platform yourself before the first transfer protects your money more reliably than any...