The United States seized nearly 5 million USDT, with criminals committing fraud through fake romantic relationships and counterfeit platforms

2024-08-23 08:33:04

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ChainCatcher News: The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina announced yesterday the seizure of nearly $5 million in Tether (USDT) related to a "pig butchering" cryptocurrency investment fraud money laundering case.

Prosecutor Michael Easley stated that they are working hard to recover the funds lost by the victims. In the case, criminals lured victims into investing through fake romantic relationships and counterfeit trading platforms. The FBI successfully tracked and seized part of the funds.

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