A coordinated operation involving authorities from 15 countries led to the takedown of a criminal group accused of defrauding seriously ill victims with fake medicines and supplements. According to authorities, the group allegedly presented its products as legitimate medicines that could cure serious illnesses. Their illegal activity is said to have generated EUR 240 million in illicit transactions. On 12 May, the cross-border action day produced coordinated investigative work, including the collection of important evidence, the detention of some of the main members of the group, and the seizure of large supplies of supplements. The exact identity of those detained was not provided in the source. Eurojust and Europol supported the investigations from the outset, backing cooperation between the 15 countries to help the operation proceed effectively. The case highlights how fraud schemes can exploit patients who are already dealing with serious health conditions. While authorities have detained some suspects, the source does not state that guilt has been established. Further details about charges, convictions, and the legal outcome were not included in the provided information.