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DOJ Seizes USD 61 Million Tied to Pig Butchering Scam in North Carolina | TRM Blog
- US authorities seized more than USD 61 million in USDT tied to pig butchering scams in North Carolina.
- Investigators traced victim funds across wallets and blockchains to consolidation addresses used for seizure and forfeiture.
- Pig butchering schemes rely on long-term social engineering and fake crypto platforms to extract funds.
- The operation involved cooperation with digital asset ecosystem participants to assist in asset restraint.
- The seizure underscores the role of blockchain transparency in tracing illicit funds across chains.
- Early victim reporting and rapid analysis increase the chances of recovering stolen crypto.
- The case reflects TRM Labs’ role in supporting law enforcement investigations.
- Pig butchering scams use fraudulent trading platforms that mimic legitimate exchanges.
- The U.S. Attorney’s Office highlighted the scale and impact of the fraud scheme.
- The investigation began with a victim complaint via the HSI Tip Line.
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