The Department of Justice did not disclose how much crypto was seized from the operation.
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This is the U.S. government’s largest-ever seizure of funds connected to crypto confidence scams.
The funds were initially frozen in connection with a 2023 indictment of an alleged North Korean agent.
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The DOJ thanked Tether for aiding the probe and urged more victims to come forward.
This move marks the largest forfeiture in Justice Department history.
