US Seizes $225 Million in Crypto from Major Investment Scam

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US law enforcement has seized over $225 million in cryptocurrency from scammers involved in a large-scale investment fraud affecting over 400 victims worldwide, marking the largest seizure of its kind. The scam, often linked to Southeast Asia, has caused billions in losses, prompting ongoing efforts to combat crypto confidence scams despite regulatory challenges. The authorities aim to return the stolen funds to victims and continue pursuing criminal networks involved in such schemes.
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