fxrpntwork.com — Fake Flare Network XRP Staking Scam
Summary
fxrpntwork.com was a fraudulent cryptocurrency staking platform that impersonated Flare Network and its FXRP token, operating between October 16 and October 23, 2025. The scheme defrauded 71 investors of approximately 3.4 million XRP (roughly $8.55 million at time of theft), while investigators traced a total of 27.3 billion South Korean won (approximately $19 million) flowing through suspect-controlled wallets. Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency arrested three suspects in July 2026, referred two to prosecutors under South Korea's Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes, and secured an Interpol Red Notice for a fourth suspect believed to be overseas.
Connected Entities
1 entities · 10 linked investigationsTimeline(6 events)
2025-09-01
Flare Network's FXRP token launches publicly, generating retail investor interest in XRP staking opportunities. The exact launch date is approximate; the scam site launched approximately one month after this event.
CoinDesk2025-10-16
fxrpntwork.com goes live, impersonating Flare Network and offering 1.5–1.8% monthly staking returns with guaranteed principal protection. Fraudulent promotional content begins appearing on Naver, Tistory, YouTube, and Wikipedia.
Korea JoongAng Daily2025-10-23
fxrpntwork.com shuts down and operators cease communications after collecting approximately 3.4 million XRP from 71 investors. The site operated for approximately eight days.
CoinDesk2025-10-01
Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency Cyber Investigation Unit launches an investigation following a tip from an overseas cryptocurrency exchange reporting suspicious XRP movements. The exact date of the tip is reported as October 2025.
CryptoTimes2025-11-01
Within 72 hours of initial intelligence, SMPA traces 27.3 billion won across suspect-linked wallets and freezes 17.3 billion won in XRP and Tether held at overseas exchanges. The precise date is approximate and falls within October–November 2025 per reporting.
Korea JoongAng Daily2026-07-30
SMPA publicly announces the results of its investigation. Three suspects arrested: alleged ringleader apprehended after returning from overseas; two accomplices located at domestic hideouts. Two referred to prosecutors under South Korea's Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes. Interpol Red Notice requested for a fourth suspect at large overseas.
Korea JoongAng Daily / CoinDeskDecision Log
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model: claude-sonnet-4-6
generated: 7/31/2026, 11:03:26 PM
last updated: 8/1/2026, 8:56:08 AM
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