Six Arrested in Phishing Scam That Stole L586,000 in 41 Minutes

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 18, 2026 · Originally reported September 18, 2026 by El Heraldo

Prosecutors have charged six people with receiving stolen funds in a phishing attack that breached a victim's bank account and drained L586,579 (about $23,500) through 17 transfers in under an hour.

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Also reported by: Policía Nacional de Honduras

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