In a recent development, the United States Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts has taken legal action to reclaim $2.3 million in crypto assets and return it to 37 victims who fell prey to online scams and fraud.
The civil forfeiture action aims to forfeit various cryptocurrencies, including Circle’s USD Coin (USDC), Tether (USDT), Tron (TRX), Solana (SOL), Binance Coin (BNB), Cardano (ADA), and Ethereum (ETH), seized from two accounts held at Binance. The cryptocurrency’s estimated current value is approximately $2.3 million.
Binance Accounts Seized In “Pig Butchering” Crypto Fraud Scheme
The investigation into a “pig butchering” fraud scheme began in the spring of 2023, targeting a resident of Massachusetts. In this scam, perpetrators manipulate victims into providing funds by establishing trust through online communication and enticing them to invest in fraudulent crypto schemes.
Often, victims are tricked into making additional payments before they real
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