DOJ: Almost 300 Arrested In International Email Fraud Crackdown

Operation Rewired was a global crackdown on email fraud, arresting 281 individuals, including 74 from the US. The operation targeted business email compromise (BEC) schemes, which are similar to romance scams but focus on individuals with access to company funds. The FBI highlighted the legitimacy of these fraudulent emails. Over four months, arrests were made in multiple countries, with significant asset seizures. ICE emphasized the operation's message to criminals about dismantling enterprises that exploit US institutions.

What is the primary target of business email compromise (BEC) schemes?

• Individuals with access to personal savings

• Individuals with access to company funds

• People who frequently travel internationally

• People who work in the healthcare sector

Which operation was responsible for the crackdown on email fraud attacks?

• Operation Safe Net

• Operation Cyber Shield

• Operation Rewired

• Operation Secure Mail

In which country were over half of the arrests made during Operation Rewired?

• United States

• Nigeria

• Japan

• France

How much in fraudulent wire transfers was seized during Operation Rewired?

• $118 million

• $3.7 million

• $50 million

• $200 million

What message did the acting director of ICE convey regarding Operation Rewired?

• Criminals can easily evade law enforcement

• The operation was a minor setback for criminals

• Criminal enterprises will be dismantled regardless of their location

• The operation focused solely on US-based criminals