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U.S. Authorities Seize Record $14B in Bitcoin from Cambodian Pig Butchering Scheme - Largest Crypto Seizure in History
U.S. Authorities Seize Record $14B in Bitcoin from Cambodian Pig Butchering Scheme - Largest Crypto Seizure in History
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Federal agents just pulled off the biggest cryptocurrency seizure ever—$14 billion in Bitcoin vanished from criminal wallets overnight.
The Takedown
Cambodian pig butchering operations got slaughtered themselves when U.S. enforcement moved in. These elaborate romance scams finally met their match—and lost every satoshi.Following the Money
That $14 billion haul represents years of stolen life savings, drained retirement accounts, and shattered trust. Now it's evidence—and potentially recoverable assets for victims.New Enforcement Era
When regulators can track and seize crypto at this scale, the 'anonymous' narrative crumbles faster than a shitcoin's liquidity. Maybe criminals should've stuck with offshore accounts—at least those come with beach views. Law enforcement just proved they can follow the blockchain breadcrumbs better than your average crypto influencer follows trends. The only thing more volatile than Bitcoin prices? The risk of holding illicit funds.
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