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US Seizes $225M in Crypto from Global Fraud Ring

6/20/2025

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U.S. authorities seized $225.3 million in cryptocurrency linked to an international fraud operation involving organized crime and human trafficking.
The U.S. Attorney's Office initiated a civil forfeiture complaint against the proceeds from these scams, termed "Pig Butchering."
More than 430 victims were defrauded using deceptive techniques like "peel chains" to hide fund origins.
Authorities highlighted the alarming rise of digital scams that exploit trust and operate on a global scale.

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Story summary

U.S. authorities seized $225.3 million in cryptocurrency linked to an international fraud operation involving organized crime and human trafficking.
The U.S. Attorney's Office initiated a civil forfeiture complaint against the proceeds from these scams, termed "Pig Butchering."
More than 430 victims were defrauded using deceptive techniques like "peel chains" to hide fund origins.
Authorities highlighted the alarming rise of digital scams that exploit trust and operate on a global scale.