Iran Fires on Oil Tanker Targeted by Crypto Scam

Odaily News According to recent reports, Iran announced a Bitcoin toll of $1 per barrel for oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Subsequently, scammers impersonating Iranian government officials sent false information to shipowners. On April 18th, at least one tanker that had paid Bitcoin fees to the scammers was fired upon and intercepted by Iranian vessels while attempting to pass through the strait, forcing it to turn back. Greek maritime risk management company MARISKS warned that criminals are demanding shipowners pay fees in Bitcoin or Tether and instructing them to submit documents for assessment by a so-called Iranian security department. MARISKS confirmed that the aforementioned demands are all part of a scam, and the specific identities of the affected companies remain unclear.