US Seizes $225M in Crypto Linked to Major Investment Fraud Scam
TL;DR
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil forfeiture complaint against over $225 million in cryptocurrency linked to laundering proceeds from cryptocurrency investment scams, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat crypto-related fraud and protect victims, with the largest seizure in U.S. Secret Service history.
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- United States Files Civil Forfeiture Complaint Against $225M in Funds Involved in Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud Money Laundering Department of Justice (.gov)
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- US seizes record $225 million from crypto investment scammers CNN
- US Seizes $225.3 Million in Cryptocurrency Tied to Investment Fraud Schemes PYMNTS.com
- Secret Service, FBI uncover massive cryptocurrency scam involving more than 400 victims WJLA
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