james ding
September 28, 2024 08:57
Tether demonstrates its commitment to fighting fraud by helping the U.S. Department of Justice seize more than $6 million linked to a cryptocurrency trust scheme in Southeast Asia.
Digital asset industry leader Tether announced that it has partnered with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to seize more than $6 million in assets linked to a Southeast Asia-based cryptocurrency trust scheme, according to Tether.io. These efforts highlight Tether’s ongoing commitment to working closely with law enforcement to combat fraud and protect the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
DOJ’s Swift Action
The DOJ announced that it had seized funds from a scheme that defrauded individuals by mimicking legitimate platforms. Tether’s intervention included an asset freeze that facilitated a rapid recovery process by the DOJ. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C., has publicly acknowledged Tether’s significant role in transferring seized assets.
Previous Collaboration
Over the past 12 months, Tether has played a key role in several law enforcement actions. This includes helping seize approximately $9 million in USD₮ from a cyber fraud ring, approximately $5 million in USD₮ from disrupting a pig slaughter operation, and seizing $1.4 million worth of USD₮ tokens from a tech support fraud network. This includes helping out.
Commitment to Transparency
Tether’s proactive stance in support of law enforcement reflects its commitment to transparency and accountability within the cryptocurrency industry. To date, the company has supported more than 180 enforcement agencies across 45 jurisdictions, intercepted more than $1.8 billion USD₮, redistributed more than $128 million USD₮ to rightful owners and authorities, and secured more than 1,850 USD₮ related to illegal activities. We have voluntarily blocked more than one wallet.
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, emphasized the company’s commitment to global law enforcement efforts, saying: “We stand ready to work with government agencies to provide all the tools necessary to punish bad actors around the world and ultimately support victims.”
continuous effort
Tether is committed to fighting illegal activity and protecting the integrity of the cryptocurrency ecosystem. To learn more about Tether’s proactive actions and plans, visit TetherFacts.
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