Scammers demand crypto from stranded ships in Strait of Hormuz: Report

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Scammers demand crypto from stranded ships in Strait of Hormuz: Report

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Scammers demand crypto from stranded ships in Strait of Hormuz: Report

Tue Apr 21 2026

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cointelegraph.com

Shipping companies with vessels stranded near the Strait of Hormuz are being targeted by scammers posing as Iranian authorities, demanding Bitcoin or USDt for safe passage.