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pig butchering scam

Romance Scams, Crypto Laundering, and Human Trafficking: Inside the $8.2M Pig Butchering Case

Federal authorities seized over $8.2 million in stolen USDT linked to a pig butchering scam that preyed on romance-seeking victims across the U.S. But this wasn’t just about financial fraud—it exposed a global network tied to human trafficking and Chinese organized crime.

Cryptocurrency

DOJ Targets Crypto Transactions Linked to Ransomware and Darknet Drug Markets

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced indictments focusing on cryptocurrency transactions allegedly tied to ransomware operations and darknet marketplaces specializing in narcotics.