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Canada Tops List as Worst Jurisdiction for Crypto Fraud Victims

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ZachXBT, a well-known blockchain sleuth, has exposed Canada as the worst jurisdiction for crypto fraud victims. In his recent findings, he ranked Canada higher than countries like the U.K and India, with Nigeria, Algeria, Bangladesh, and Morocco also among the worst. According to ZachXBT, local police in Canada often ignore evidence of crimes being committed and fail to assist victims.

The investigator pointed out that Toronto is one of the global hotspots for fraud and criticized law enforcement agencies for seizing assets from innocent users due to their inability to separate illicit activity from legitimate transactions. He also mentioned a case where local authorities ignored reports on a phishing scam actor who later executed ransomware operations, resulting in millions of dollars lost.

ZachXBT has announced that he will block poorly ranked nations from his support site and is refusing to help Canadian victims due to the lack of cooperation from law enforcement. He stated that Canada's law enforcement agencies are 'the type' to receive evidence of crimes being committed but still fail to assist victims, which is unacceptable for a first-world country.

The findings by ZachXBT have sparked concerns about the effectiveness of law enforcement in dealing with crypto-related crimes in Canada and other countries. The incident highlights the need for more effective cooperation between law enforcement agencies and experts like ZachXBT who can provide valuable insights into crypto-related crimes.

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