- October 8, 2025
High-Tech Fraud Network That Drained Millions for Luxury Goods Crushed by OIJ
San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – A coordinated operation by Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) on Wednesday…
- October 8, 2025
Authorities Uncover Electronics Link in ¢60 Million Phishing Ring
Heredia, Costa Rica — HEREDIA – Agents from the Specialized Fraud Section of the Judicial Investigation Police (OIJ) executed a…
- October 3, 2025
Costa Rica a Fertile Ground for Sophisticated Cybercrime
San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – As Costa Rica accelerates its digital transformation, embracing electronic payments and online…
- September 23, 2025
Family Clan Dismantled for Online Dating Extortion
Puntarenas, Costa Rica — Puntarenas, Costa Rica – A sophisticated extortion ring operating through online dating platforms was dismantled Tuesday…
- September 19, 2025
Sinpe Fraud Rises in Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rican authorities are issuing urgent warnings about a surge in financial fraud targeting the…
- September 18, 2025
Sinpe Users Urged to De-link Old Phone Numbers
San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rican authorities are issuing an urgent warning to Sinpe users: de-link any unused phone…
- September 8, 2025
Cryptocurrency Crime Soars in Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica — Cybercrime related to cryptocurrencies has seen a dramatic 40% increase in Costa Rica during the…
- August 13, 2025
Cybercrime Exploits Moments of Distraction
San José, Costa Rica — A surge in cybercrime is plaguing San José, with scammers employing sophisticated psychological tactics to…
- August 12, 2025
Digital Scams Soar in San José, Triggering Financial Sector Response
San José, Costa Rica — A dramatic 88% increase in digital scam reports during the first half of 2025 has…
- August 1, 2025
Latin American Businesses Face a Cybersecurity Crisis
San José, Costa Rica — A new report paints a concerning picture of cybersecurity vulnerability across Latin American businesses. According…