Trump Announces Crackdown on Southeast Asian Cyber Fraud Networks, Seizes Over $8 Billion in Cryptocurrency
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U.S. President Trump announced a crackdown on Southeast Asian cyber fraud networks, targeting transnational criminal organizations in Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, and the Philippines. The operation focused on 'pig butchering,' phishing websites, and ransomware, resulting in the seizure of approximately $8.33 billion in cryptocurrency, the takedown of 503 fraudulent websites, and the issuance of nearly 9,000 warnings to affected U.S. citizens. The White House showcased this as a phase-wise achievement in intercepting offshore crypto assets and cross-border fraud.
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