Pakistan, April 21 -- A Greek maritime security company has issued a warning about fraudulent messages being sent to shipping companies in the name of safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The company says the messages are fake and are not linked to any official Iranian authorities.

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According to the report, multiple shipping firms have received suspicious communications from unknown individuals claiming to represent Iranian officials. These actors allegedly offer guaranteed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for payments made in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies.

The fraudulent messages typically promise unhindered transit for vessels after the ...