Operation Forex: Six detained over GNZ Academy trading-course crypto pyramid (Andorra/Spain)
Andorra and Spanish police, aided by Europol, conducted "Operation Forex" targeting GNZ Academy and affiliated trading-course schemes that allegedly scammed thousands. Six men, including a social‑media influencer, were detained, devices and bank/crypto accounts seized, and suspects released to face charges as the cross‑border probe continues.
Law-enforcement authorities in Andorra and Spain, coordinated with Europol, executed a cross-border inquiry called "Operation Forex" focused on GNZ Academy and related trading-course operations accused of running a pyramid-style crypto and trading fraud. Investigators arrested six men during coordinated actions; the group included a prominent social-media promoter alleged to have recruited customers. Search warrants led to seizure of electronic devices, records, and access to bank and cryptocurrency accounts, while authorities moved to preserve evidence across jurisdictions. According to reporting, thousands of customers may have been misled with promises of trading profits and proprietary systems, and investigators are tracing fund flows through exchanges and wallets. Detainees were released pending formal charges, and the multi-jurisdictional team signaled the investigation remains active with potential additional detentions or asset actions. Europol and national units emphasized cooperation to identify victims and recover assets where possible, and urged consumers to verify credentials of trading educators and to report suspicious investment offerings to authorities.