Scams, deepfakes, and DeFi: how Indonesia's Bareskrim is cracking down on cryptocurrency-related crimes

May 16, 2025

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Indonesia's Criminal Investigation Agency, also known as Bareskrim, is ramping up its efforts to combat cryptocurrency-related crimes using blockchain analysis and artificial intelligence tools.

A senior Bareskrim official shared with Binance that the agency is observing an increase in romance scams, phishing, and deepfake-driven fraud, and is working to address these rising threats through better training and building stronger international ties.

According to the official, collaboration with cryptocurrency exchanges, wallet providers, and foreign law enforcement agencies is essential to identify suspects and freeze illicit funds.$BTC $BNB #binanceEstafa