Poland Arrests Four in Major SIM-Swap Crypto Theft Operation

Polish authorities arrested four members of an organized cybercrime group linked to SIM swap attacks targeting cryptocurrency exchanges. The group allegedly breached telecommunications partners to hijack email accounts and phone numbers, facilitating unauthorized access to user accounts. The stolen funds, estimated to exceed tens of millions of Polish zlotys, were laundered through a complex financial network. The operation was supported by the U.S. FBI and Homeland Security Investigations. Among the arrested is Wojtek Kulisz, known online as 'Merry,' identified by onchain investigator ZachXBT. All suspects face serious charges, including organized crime and money laundering, with potential sentences of up to 25 years. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not disclosed the identities of all suspects.

Key Points: • Four suspects arrested in Poland for SIM swap attacks on crypto exchanges. • Estimated stolen funds exceed tens of millions of Polish zlotys. • ZachXBT identified one suspect as Wojtek Kulisz, aka 'Merry.'