Coinbase Reveals Role in US Secret Service Seizure of $225 Million in Stolen Crypto
Coinbase has revealed its involvement in a law enforcement operation where the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) seized $225 million in USDT linked to “pig butchering” scams. These scams, which often begin with fraudulent romantic or business relationships, have resulted in substantial financial losses for victims. In late 2023, Tether froze 39 wallet addresses associated with […]
US Secret Service Cracks Down: $225M Crypto Seized From Fraud Network
U.S. authorities filed a civil forfeiture complaint targeting over $225.3 million in cryptocurrency allegedly linked to laundering proceeds from widespread cryptocurrency investment scams. Secret Service, FBI Trace and Seize $225M in Crypto Scam Proceeds The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia filed the complaint in federal court on June 18, 2025. It alleges […]
US Secret Service Cracks Down: $225M Crypto Seized From Fraud Network
U.S. authorities filed a civil forfeiture complaint targeting over $225.3 million in cryptocurrency allegedly linked to laundering proceeds from widespread cryptocurrency investment scams. Secret Service, FBI Trace and Seize $225M in Crypto Scam Proceeds The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia filed the complaint in federal court on June 18, 2025. It alleges […]
Treasury Sanctions Crypto Scam Ring Tied to China and Philippines—FBI Seeks Victims
A sweeping U.S. crackdown has exposed a massive crypto scam network based in the Philippines and linked to China, with Funnull fueling $200 million in fake investment fraud. Treasury Targets China-Backed Philippine Crypto Scam—FBI Wants Victim Info The U.S. Department of the Treasury took decisive action on May 29 by sanctioning Funnull Technology Inc., a […]
Feds Drop Deadline Bomb: Victims of AML Bitcoin Scam Have Until June 5
The FBI is ramping up efforts to track victims of a massive crypto fraud tied to fake AML coins, urging submissions before June 5 for possible restitution. FBI Sets June 5 Deadline for Victims of AML Bitcoin and Crypto Fraud Empire The U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are reaffirming […]
FBI seizes crypto scam domain tied to North Korea’s Lazarus Group
Hackers posed as tech recruiters in fake job interviews. Malware used to steal crypto wallets and credentials. Front firms traced to addresses in South Carolina and Buffalo. North Korea’s covert cyberwarfare strategy has taken a new turn, with US federal investigators uncovering an elaborate crypto-related malware campaign run by front companies posing as legitimate tech […]
FBI Reclaims $8M Lost in Crypto Scam That Crushed Kansas Bank
Millions were recovered after a Kansas bank collapse tied to a crypto scam wiped out small-town investors’ savings, leading to the state’s longest white-collar sentence. FBI Seizes Millions in Crypto Fraud Recovery After Kansas Bank Collapse The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) shared details on March 26 of how it successfully reclaimed more than $8 […]
Eminem’s Unreleased Songs Sold for $50K in Bitcoin, Ex-Engineer Charged
Eminem’s former sound engineer, Joseph Strange, has been charged with copyright infringement and interstate transportation of stolen goods for allegedly leaking and selling 25 of Eminem’s unreleased songs for $50,000 in bitcoin. Leaked Songs Circulated via Youtube and Reddit The former sound engineer for U.S. singer and rapper Eminem has been charged with leaking and […]
FBI Races to Get $8.2M in Seized Crypto Back Into Victims’ Hands
Federal authorities move to return $8.2 million in seized cryptocurrency to victims of a widespread crypto fraud scheme that tricked investors through deceptive messages and fake platforms. FBI Seized $8.2M in Crypto—Now They’re Taking Action to Reimburse Victims Federal authorities are working to return over $8.2 million in seized cryptocurrency to victims of an investment […]
Return $4M or Face FBI, Interpol: Mask Network Founder to Hackers
Mask Network founder Suji Yan has told hackers who recently siphoned $4 million in digital assets from his wallet to return the funds or face enforcement action. Yan stated that the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Hong Kong Police, Interpol, and private security personnel have evidence implicating the hacker. However, he said the hacker can […]