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<p style="text-align: justify">You can also read this news on COINTURK NEWS: <a href="https://en.coin-turk.com/the-fbi-seizes-6-million-dollars-from-a-southeast-asian-fraud-ring/" data-wpel-link="internal" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">The FBI Seizes 6 Million Dollars from a Southeast Asian Fraud Ring</a><br></p>
<p style="text-align: justify">The FBI’s latest operation resulted in the recovery of 6 million dollars stolen from U.S. citizens by a Southeast Asia-based fraud ring. The scammers created the illusion of investing in real projects, causing significant financial losses to their victims.</p>
<h2 id="fbi-official-issues-warning">FBI Official Issues Warning</h2>
<p style="text-align: justify">Chad Yarbrough, Assistant Director of the FBI’s Criminal Investigative Division, highlighted the devastating impact of <a href="https://en.coin-turk.com/gsr-secures-major-payment-institution-license-from-singapore-monetary-authority/" data-wpel-link="internal" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">crypto</a> fraud on Americans. He noted that these schemes specifically target U.S. citizens, resulting in millions of dollars lost.</p>
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 <p style="text-align: justify">“These types of fraud schemes are destructive and affect thousands of Americans daily. The FBI has observed that victims have lost millions of dollars, often taking out second and third mortgages on their homes, all in hopes of finding the next big investment opportunity.”</p>
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<h2 id="the-pig-butchering-scam">The “Pig Butchering” Scam</h2>
<p style="text-align: justify">According to the FBI, victims were directed to fake offshore platforms after transferring their funds from banks to crypto wallets. To build trust, the scammers initially allowed limited withdrawal options.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify">These scams, known as “Pig Butchering,” emerged in China in 2016 and spread across Southeast Asia, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Reports from October 2023 indicate that 12% of Americans have fallen victim to this type of fraud, although not all were deceived by crypto-related stories.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify">Scammers often approach their victims through social or dating apps. After building trust over time and convincing their victims to invest more, they face the same disastrous outcome.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify">The increase in crypto scams in recent years requires users to remain vigilant. Always be cautious of individuals reaching out to you on social media and dating apps.</p>
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