US seizes $61M in USDT linked to ‘pig butchering’ crypto fraud scheme

February 25, 2026 1 min read 10 views

The $61 million USDT seizure in North Carolina shows how US authorities can trace and freeze stablecoin flows tied to pig butchering scams, as AI‑driven impersonation schemes surge.

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US seizes $61M in USDT linked to ‘pig butchering’ crypto fraud scheme

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