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iSpoof Takedown Leads to Over 200 Arrests and Ongoing Investigations

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ThreatCluster •October 8, 2026 at 21:40 UTC
  • •Over 200 arrests linked to the iSpoof criminal service.
  • •The platform's administrator sentenced to over 13 years in prison.
  • •Ongoing investigations and court cases continue to yield further convictions.

The Cyber Defence Alliance (CDA) and the Metropolitan Police Service conducted Operation Elaborate, targeting the iSpoof criminal service. This operation resulted in the arrest of the platform's administrator, who received a 13-year prison sentence, along with over 200 related arrests. The investigation revealed extensive criminal use of iSpoof across various networks, prompting international collaboration among banks, intelligence teams, and law enforcement. Recent developments include ongoing court cases with additional convictions, emphasizing the importance of intelligence sharing and public-private partnerships in combating fraud. The investigation continues as authorities work to hold more offenders accountable and disrupt the operational capabilities of such criminal services.

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2026-10-06
iSpoof administrator sentenced
The administrator of the iSpoof service was sentenced to more than 13 years in prison following the takedown.
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2026-10-08
Recent arrests reported
Two key Canadian users of iSpoof were arrested as part of the ongoing investigation into the criminal service.
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Common questions

What is the status of the iSpoof investigation?
The investigation is ongoing, with additional arrests and court cases continuing to emerge.
How many people have been arrested in connection with iSpoof?
Over 200 arrests have been made related to the iSpoof criminal service.
What was the sentence for the iSpoof administrator?
The administrator was sentenced to more than 13 years in prison.