Vessels are receiving fraudulent emails offering safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for cryptocurrency payments. This is reported by The Maritime Executive, writes UNN.
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According to the Greek security company Marisks, these messages have no relation to official Iranian structures. Marisks checked the emails and determined that they were fake.
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These are offers to pay for a "permit" to pass through the strait, which is actively used amid the unstable situation in the region.
Context with payment for passage
Earlier, Iran did indeed voice the idea of charging a transit fee – up to $2 million, including in cryptocurrency or yuan. Vessels could be provided with special access codes and time windows for passage.
According to Reuters, at least one vessel fell victim to fraud – after payment, it did not receive permission and came under fire from Iranian forces.
Currently, the status of the Strait of Hormuz remains unstable: Iran declares its closure, although some vessels continue to move.
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