According to CoinMeta, the Coinbase Global Intelligence Team participated in a joint operation from October 6th to 9th, organized by the UK National Crime Agency ( NCA ) and the US Department of Justice Fraud Center Task Force, in collaboration with the Tech Against Scams Alliance and law enforcement agencies from multiple countries, targeting criminal fraud networks in West Africa. During the operation, Coinbase was responsible for tracking the flow of illicit funds, freezing fraudulent assets, and sharing intelligence with law enforcement agencies to combat fraud tactics such as fake cryptocurrency investments, impersonation of law enforcement personnel, and the use of forged videos for arrests.