ACT Policing is working with the Education Directorate and other establishments which have received emails regarding potential bomb threats believed to be linked to an overseas Bitcoin scam.

Similar emails have been received in other Australian states and internationally.

As a precaution, these threats are being treated seriously by ACT Policing.

Any establishment that receives the threat should follow its internal procedures. However at this time it is believed these emails are designed to fraudulently elicit payments.

Media enquiries

Police Media — (02) 6264 9460, act-police-media@afp.gov.au