US Department of Justice Seized Over $8 Million in Crypto from Pig Butchering Scheme

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) recently seized more than $8 million worth of crypto assets linked to a high-profile romance fraud scheme.

US authorities recover millions of dollars from scammers

The US DOJ seized $8.2 million in digital assets connected to a widespread “pig butchering” operation.

The term “pig butchering” refers to a malicious scheme where con artists use a combination of social engineering and manipulation techniques, feigning friendly or romantic relationships to build