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FinCEN crypto scams analysis finds $12.7 billion tied to Southeast Asia

The Cryptonomist·September 4, 2026·1 min read
FinCEN crypto scams analysis finds $12.7 billion tied to Southeast Asia

FinCEN's crypto scams analysis found $12.7 billion in suspicious financial activity tied to crypto investment scams run out of compounds in Southeast Asia. The Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network published the findings, highlighting a persistent financial crime pattern hitting American households.

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