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Cyber Fraud Charges Announced in Global Disruptions
A major cyber fraud scheme has been disrupted, with federal officials announcing charges and takedowns in a global operation. The disruptions targeted the financial institutions and affected thousands of victims worldwide.
Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole will hold a news conference today, Monday, June 2, 2014, at 12:00 p.m. EDT, alongside Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney for Western District of Pennsylvania David Hickton, FBI Executive Associate Director Robert Anderson, and Deputy Under Secretary Dr. Phyllis Schneck of the Department of Homeland Security.
The press conference will take place at the 7th Floor Conference Room, 950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. All media must present government-issued photo I.D. and valid media credentials. Media may begin arriving at 11:00 a.m. EDT and cameras must be pre-set by 11:45 a.m. EDT.
For logistical inquiries, please contact the Office of Public Affairs at 202-514-2007 or email Daniel.Stratton@usdoj.gov. The disruptions targeted the financial institutions and affected thousands of victims worldwide.
The cyber fraud scheme was a global operation that targeted financial institutions and affected thousands of victims worldwide. The disruptions were the result of a joint effort by federal and international law enforcement agencies.
The announcement comes as a major blow to the cybercrime underworld, with officials vowing to continue their efforts to combat cyber fraud and disrupt global operations. The disruptions targeted the financial institutions and affected thousands of victims worldwide.
For more information, please contact the Office of Public Affairs at 202-514-2007 or email Daniel.Stratton@usdoj.gov. The disruptions targeted the financial institutions and affected thousands of victims worldwide.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Cybercrime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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