Chinese Nationals Took $13M in ‘Pig Butchering’ Scam: DOJ

Chinese nationals took $13M in ‘pig butchering’ scam: DOJ

U.S. Secret Service Is Focusing On Combating Crypto Scams

The U.S. Secret Service has taken significant steps to combat cryptocurrency-related scams, focusing on sophisticated fraud schemes like “pig butchering.” In June 2025, the Secret Service, in collaboration with Coinbase, seized $225 million in cryptocurrency, primarily USDT, linked to pig butchering scams. This operation marked the largest crypto seizure in the agency’s history, with funds […] The post U.S. Secret Service Is Focusing On Combatin…

Local woman arrested in connection to ‘pig butchering scam’

A 69-year-old local woman was arrested Monday at her residence in the Northern District on suspicion of laundering MOP3 million in fraudulent funds for a criminal group linked to a “pig butchering” online romance scam, the Judiciary Police (PJ) announced. PJ spokesman Lei Chi Hou revealed at a regular press conference yesterday that the suspect […] The post Local woman arrested in connection to ‘pig butchering scam’ appeared first on MACAU DAILY…

$225M Frozen By DOJ In Major Blockchain Scam ‘Pig Butchering’

In a jaw-dropping move, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has frozen a whopping $225 million in cryptocurrency connected to one of the most shocking blockchain scam in recent memory the infamous “pig butchering” scheme. Announced on July 8, 2025, this is the largest-ever crypto seizure tied to this type of fraud, shaking up both the crypto industry and traditional finance. If you’re not familiar with the term, “pig butchering” scams blend rom…