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Arrest in Mallorca: German allegedly ran 42 fake shops

Why Crypto Appears So Often in Online Fraud Investigations

Crypto payments can obscure money trails in fraud cases, making investigations and recovery much more difficult.

Published: May 09, 2026
Arrest in Mallorca: German allegedly ran 42 fake shops

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Why are cryptocurrencies often used in online fraud cases in Mallorca and beyond?

Cryptocurrencies can make money trails harder to follow, especially when funds are moved through mixers or other opaque wallets. In cases like the one investigated on Mallorca, that creates extra work for police and financial investigators. It does not make funds impossible to trace, but it can slow the process significantly.

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