What if your child’s favourite app wasn’t just a game, but a recruitment tool for a multi-million pound criminal empire?

We dive into the SHOCKING 2026 UK Fraud Takedown and the landmark jury verdict against Meta and YouTube.

In this episode of @moneycrimeshumanminds, we uncover:

- Operation Henhouse 2026: How the NCA seized £18M in gold and Rolexes.

- The Met Police Scandal: A former officer caught in a ghost broking scam.

- Addiction Machines: The Kaley vs. Meta case that proved platforms are designed to trap children for 16 hours a day.

- The Under-16 Ban: Why the House of Lords is debating a total social media ban to stop Money Mule recruitment.

If you have been affected by fraud, call Report Fraud at 0300 123 2040 or visit reportfraud.police.uk.

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00:00 – The Hook: Why the UK is Banning Social Media

01:15 – Operation Henhouse: £18M Seized & 557 Arrests

02:30 – The Met Police Scandal: An "Inside Job" Uncovered

03:45 – "Addiction Machines": The Landmark Verdict Against Meta

05:00 – The House of Lords Debate: A Gamble on Our Children?

06:15 – Money Mules: How Scammers Recruit Under-16s

07:30 – The Gamification of Evil: "Daily Quests" for Criminals

08:00 – Final Verdict: How to Protect Your Family (Report Fraud)

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