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US Seizes More Than $25M in Crypto Tied to Investment and Romance Scams

Decrypt·July 22, 2026·1 min read
US Seizes More Than $25M in Crypto Tied to Investment and Romance Scams

US prosecutors filed five forfeiture cases after Secret Service agents traced over $25 million in crypto from investment and romance scam victims to launderers in Southeast Asia. The seizures target funds stolen from thousands of victims, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat crypto-related fraud and money laundering operations originating from the region.

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