{"id":59818,"date":"2026-04-24T11:40:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T11:40:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/?p=59818"},"modified":"2026-04-24T11:50:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T11:50:02","slug":"the-u-s-has-frozen-over-700-million-in-cryptocurrency-this-massive-crackdown-on-fraud-shows-how-to-defend-against-cyberattacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/en\/the-u-s-has-frozen-over-700-million-in-cryptocurrency-this-massive-crackdown-on-fraud-shows-how-to-defend-against-cyberattacks\/","title":{"rendered":"The U.S. has frozen over $700 million in cryptocurrency. This massive crackdown on fraud shows how to defend against cyberattacks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">U.S. authorities are stepping up their fight against cryptocurrency fraud. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/usao-dc\/pr\/scam-center-strike-force-takes-major-actions-against-southeast-asian-scam-centers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">announced<\/a> that it has frozen digital assets worth over $701 million as part of a large-scale operation targeting investment scams. The crackdown comes at a time when the volume of cyber fraud is reaching record levels and cryptocurrencies are becoming one of the main tools of financial crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Article content:<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-cryptocurrencies-worth-hundreds-of-millions-seized-thanks-to-exchanges-and-legal-action-3\">Cryptocurrencies worth hundreds of millions \u201cseized\u201d thanks to exchanges and legal action<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-telegram-hundreds-of-fake-websites-and-victim-recruitment-8\">Telegram, hundreds of fake websites, and victim recruitment<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-charges-target-chinese-citizens-trail-leads-to-myanmar-11\">Charges Target Chinese Citizens, Trail Leads to Myanmar<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-seized-cryptocurrencies-may-end-up-in-state-reserves-15\">Seized Cryptocurrencies May End Up in State Reserves<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-other-countries-are-also-tackling-crypto-fraud-singapore-prevented-millions-in-losses-17\">Other countries are also tackling crypto fraud. Singapore Prevented Millions in Losses<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-how-to-protect-yourself-from-crypto-scams-simple-rules-that-make-all-the-difference-20\">How to protect yourself from crypto scams: simple rules that make all the difference<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-cybercrime-on-the-rise-billions-in-losses-and-millions-of-victims-24\">Cybercrime on the Rise: Billions in Losses and Millions of Victims<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-cryptocurrencies-worth-hundreds-of-millions-seized-thanks-to-exchanges-and-legal-action-3\">Cryptocurrencies worth hundreds of millions \u201cseized\u201d thanks to exchanges and legal action<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The operation was led by the Scam Center Strike Force special unit in cooperation with other law enforcement agencies. According to a statement from the U.S. Attorney\u2019s Office for the District of Columbia, the funds were \u201cseized\u201d through a combination of voluntary cooperation from cryptocurrency exchanges and legal measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The primary goal of the operation was to expose and disrupt the operations of so-called \u201cscam centers\u201d\u2014organized groups that primarily target U.S. citizens and lure them into fraudulent investment schemes. Authorities also emphasized that the seized funds could be returned to victims in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe unit continues to identify, seize, and confiscate funds linked to money laundering so they can be returned to victims,\u201d the Department of Justice stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"aioseo-you-might-like-trust-wallet-adds-new-fraud-protection-7\">You might like: <a href=\"https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/en\/trust-wallet-adds-new-fraud-protection-wallet-to-monitor-suspicious-crypto-addresses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Trust Wallet adds new fraud protection.<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-telegram-hundreds-of-fake-websites-and-victim-recruitment-8\">Telegram, hundreds of fake websites, and victim recruitment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The operation involved more than just freezing cryptocurrencies. Authorities also seized a Telegram channel used to recruit unsuspecting people into a fraudulent operation in Cambodia. At the same time, at least 503 fake investment websites that lured victims into depositing cryptocurrencies were taken down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These sites were replaced with a notice stating that the domain had been seized by law enforcement authorities. According to experts, this is an important step\u2014fake investment platforms are among the most common tools scammers use to gain victims\u2019 trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-charges-target-chinese-citizens-trail-leads-to-myanmar-11\">Charges Target Chinese Citizens, Trail Leads to Myanmar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">U.S. authorities also issued charges and arrest warrants for two Chinese citizens, Huang Xingshan and Jiang Wen Jie. They are alleged to have run the fraudulent operation in the Shunda area of Myanmar, which was occupied in November 2025 by the armed group Karen National Liberation Army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The case demonstrates that cryptocurrency scams often operate in an international environment and exploit regions with limited state oversight. Furthermore, the <a href=\"https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/en\/end-of-crypto-atms-in-the-usa-one-city-wants-to-ban-them-over-fraud-others-may-follow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">U.S.<\/a> State Department has offered a $10 million reward for information leading to the disruption of the so-called Tai Chang scam center in Myanmar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"aioseo-read-also-ypredict-a-revolutionary-platform-for-cryptocurrency-prediction-14\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/en\/ypredict-the-revolutionary-cryptocurrency-prediction-platform\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">yPredict: A Revolutionary Platform for Cryptocurrency Prediction<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-seized-cryptocurrencies-may-end-up-in-state-reserves-15\">Seized Cryptocurrencies May End Up in State Reserves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another interesting context is the broader U.S. strategy for handling seized cryptocurrencies. Back in March of last year, President <a href=\"https:\/\/trader-magazine.com\/news\/kevin-warsh-set-to-lead-the-fed-trump-to-announce-nomination-on-friday-markets-respond-with-a-stronger-dollar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Donald Trump<\/a> signed an executive order that calls for the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve and a stockpile of digital assets. This is to be partially funded by confiscated cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-other-countries-are-also-tackling-crypto-fraud-singapore-prevented-millions-in-losses-17\">Other countries are also tackling crypto fraud. Singapore Prevented Millions in Losses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The United States is not the only country taking action against crypto fraud. For example, the Singaporean police, in collaboration with cryptocurrency firms such as Coinbase, Gemini, and Chainalysis, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.police.gov.sg\/Media-Hub\/News\/2026\/04\/20260423_joint_operation_by_police_and_cryptocurrency_exchanges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">managed to prevent potential losses of $2.86 million during a month-long operation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Analytics firms also joined the effort, helping to identify victims and enabling a rapid response. The police stated that they carried out more than 90 direct interventions\u2014contacting victims by phone and in person to prevent further losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-how-to-protect-yourself-from-crypto-scams-simple-rules-that-make-all-the-difference-20\">How to protect yourself from crypto scams: simple rules that make all the difference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While government interventions are intensifying, responsibility still largely rests with the users themselves. Experts have therefore long been highlighting several basic principles that can significantly reduce the risk. The key is not to fall for promises of quick profits\u2014these are often the most common gateway to scams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is also important to verify the platforms where people invest and avoid unknown websites or apps that lack a track record or regulation. Pressure to make a quick decision or communication through unofficial channels\u2014typically via chat apps, for example\u2014is often a red flag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Security experts also recommend using two-factor authentication, not storing sensitive data on unknown platforms, and never sending cryptocurrencies based on unverified investment offers. In practice, a simple rule applies: once digital assets are sent, getting them back is often very difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-cybercrime-on-the-rise-billions-in-losses-and-millions-of-victims-24\">Cybercrime on the Rise: Billions in Losses and Millions of Victims<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/en\/fbi-warns-of-crypto-scams-americans-lost-11-billion-in-2025-how-to-protect-yourself\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">FBI<\/a>, the scale of cybercrime reached a new high in 2025. The agency <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fbi.gov\/news\/press-releases\/cryptocurrency-and-ai-scams-bilk-americans-of-billions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">recorded more than one million reports<\/a>, with total losses climbing to approximately $21 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cryptocurrencies are playing an increasingly significant role in this context. Thanks to their pseudonymity and global nature, they are an attractive tool for scammers; at the same time, however, it is precisely blockchain that allows authorities to retroactively analyze transactions and, in some cases, even seize funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"aioseo-dont-miss-madisonsix-27\">Don\u2019t miss: <a href=\"https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/en\/madisonsix-the-path-to-cryptocurrencies-without-technical-baggage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">MadisonSix<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>U.S. authorities are stepping up their fight against cryptocurrency fraud. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it has frozen digital assets worth over $701 million as part of a large-scale operation targeting investment scams. 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