Three Bulgarians Arrested Over $3 Million Cryptocurrency Heist • Live Bitcoin News

Three Bulgarians have been put behind bars after the country’s anti-organized crime division took down an illegal scheme involving cryptocurrencies worth $3 million.

An Elaborate Scheme

According to the Bulgarian media outlet, 24 Chasa, the country’s anti-organized crime division managed to take down an illegal scheme for cryptocurrency acquisition. The Special Forces have seized digital currencies worth $3 million, as well as a hardware wallet and notebooks containing accounts of fictitious and real individuals who were used in the elaborate scam.

The report also details that the arrested individuals had particularly good and in-depth knowledge in the field and have acted professionally and with an intent to commit the crime. According to the report, they used innovative mechanisms, specialized software, and intricate knowledge in the field of cryptocurrency trading.

Reportedly, the anti-organized crime division also seized a vehicle worth around $35,000, which was purportedly…