Federal prosecutors in the United States have initiated legal proceedings to seize approximately $327,000 in cryptocurrency identified as the proceeds of a ‘pig butchering’ romance scam. According to a civil forfeiture complaint filed in federal court, the funds were traced to a digital wallet linked to a fraudulent scheme that targeted an individual through a social media platform. The scam involved the perpetrator establishing a fake romantic connection with the victim before persuading them to invest in a counterfeit cryptocurrency trading application. Once the victim transferred their assets, the funds were laundered through multiple accounts to obscure their origin. However, federal investigators were able to track the movement of the digital currency on the blockchain, leading to the identification of the specific assets now sought for forfeiture. This case underscores the ongoing commitment of the Department of Justice to combat the rise of romance-based financial fraud and recover stolen digital assets for victims.
Source: US Prosecutors Seek $327K Crypto Forfeiture Over Romance Scam
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