One WhatsApp group, 16 million shekels: The suspicion that led to arrests
Five suspects were arrested on suspicion of operating a system for trading cryptocurrencies via a WhatsApp group, totaling about 16 million shekels. Investigators are examining how money transfers were presented as legitimate loans.
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Five suspects were arrested for allegedly running a cryptocurrency trading operation through a single WhatsApp group, moving about 16 million shekels. Investigators are examining how the transfers were disguised as legitimate loans. The case highlights how informal messaging platforms can be used to bypass financial oversight at significant scale.