Crypto crime in Scotland soars 2,000% since 2019

4-4-2025 – Scotland’s constabularies are grappling with an unprecedented surge in cryptocurrency-related offences, with incidents soaring by 2,000% since 2019. The figures, unveiled in a comprehensive 2025 analysis presented to the Scottish Police Authority’s Policing Performance Committee, paint a troubling picture of the digital crime landscape north of the border. The dramatic uptick underscores the [. source: https://www.cointrackdaily.com/crypto-crime-in-scotland-soars-2000-since-2019/