DOJ Strike Force seizes illicit marketplace and restrains $52 million in crypto

Federal authorities are dismantling a major illicit online marketplace and have restrained $52 million in cryptocurrency assets. The U.S. Department of Justice stated this action is part of an ongoing effort by a dedicated Strike Force targeting scam centers. Additionally, authorities supported operations in Madagascar to shut down 13 Chinese-run scam compounds, marking an expansion of enforcement efforts beyond Southeast Asia.