Scammers Offer Passage to Ships Stranded Near Strait of Hormuz in Exchange for Crypto: Report
Apr 22, 2026 - 11:00
Scammers posing as Iranian officials are targeting ships stranded at the Strait of Hormuz, demanding crypto payments for safe passage. Authorities warn that such transactions could carry sanctions risks, adding financial fraud concerns to an already tense geopolitical situation in a key global trade route.