Five charged in UK probe into fraud platform behind millions of scam calls
( July 13, 2026, 13:22 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Five people face fraud charges in a UK investigation into Russian Comms, a platform alleged to have supplied software for fraudsters impersonating banks, telecommunications companies and law enforcement agencies. The National Crime Agency alleges that the platform, launched in 2020, was used to facilitate millions of scam calls worldwide. The defendants are all due to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on Aug. 14.Statement follows....
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