Advancing the Fight Against International Scam Networks
The Scam Center Strike Force continues to make significant progress in disrupting transnational criminal organizations responsible for cryptocurrency investment fraud, online scams, money laundering, and cyber-enabled financial crimes targeting American victims.
Through coordinated enforcement efforts involving federal agencies, international partners, financial institutions, and private industry organizations, investigators are actively identifying criminal infrastructure, restraining illicit assets, disrupting scam communications, and supporting criminal prosecutions.
June 2026 – U.S. & Private Industry Disruption Week
In June 2026, the Scam Center Strike Force announced the results of a coordinated “Disruption Week” initiative involving law enforcement agencies, technology companies, financial institutions, and international partners.
The operation focused on identifying and disrupting infrastructure used by organized scam networks operating throughout Southeast Asia.
Key Results
• Millions of scam-related accounts disrupted
• More than $3.8 million in stolen cryptocurrency frozen
• Criminal suspects arrested in Thailand
• Intelligence shared among public and private partners
• Ongoing investigations expanded across multiple jurisdictions
The operation demonstrated how government and industry cooperation can significantly reduce the operational capabilities of large-scale fraud networks.
Cryptocurrency Enforcement Progress
Federal investigators continue to target the financial infrastructure supporting online fraud operations.
Recent enforcement actions include:
• More than $700 million in cryptocurrency restrained
• Additional cryptocurrency wallets identified
• Money laundering networks investigated
• Fraud proceeds traced across multiple countries
• Ongoing forfeiture proceedings initiated
Investigators continue working with cryptocurrency exchanges and blockchain analytics partners to identify additional recoverable assets.
Scam Infrastructure Disruption
A major focus of enforcement efforts is disrupting the infrastructure that enables online fraud.
Recent actions have resulted in:
• Seizure of more than 500 scam-related domains
• Removal of fraudulent investment websites
• Disruption of scam recruitment channels
• Identification of criminal communication networks
• Preservation of digital evidence for prosecution
By targeting infrastructure, investigators can prevent future victimization while gathering evidence against criminal operators.
Social Media and Messaging Platform Actions
Scam organizations rely heavily on social media, messaging applications, and online advertising to recruit victims.
Recent collaborative enforcement efforts resulted in:
• More than 1.4 million scam-related accounts disabled
• Fraudulent pages and groups removed
• Fake investment communities disrupted
• Impersonation accounts identified
• Enhanced intelligence sharing among partner organizations
These actions have significantly reduced the reach of several known scam networks.
International Cooperation
The Strike Force continues to work closely with foreign law enforcement agencies and international partners.
Current cooperative efforts include:
• Joint investigations
• Criminal intelligence sharing
• Asset tracing operations
• Victim identification initiatives
• Money laundering investigations
• Extradition and prosecution support
Because many scam networks operate across multiple countries, international cooperation remains essential to successful enforcement.
Southeast Asia Scam Center Investigations
Federal authorities continue to investigate criminal organizations operating scam compounds throughout Southeast Asia.
Enforcement efforts currently focus on:
• Cryptocurrency investment fraud
• Romance scams
• Pig butchering schemes
• Human trafficking networks
• Forced labor operations
• Cyber-enabled financial crimes
• International money laundering organizations
Investigators continue identifying leadership structures, facilitators, recruiters, and financial operators connected to these criminal enterprises.
Public Safety Impact
Recent enforcement actions have helped:
✓ Disrupt criminal networks
✓ Freeze illicit assets
✓ Prevent additional victim losses
✓ Preserve evidence for prosecution
✓ Identify scam operators
✓ Increase public awareness
✓ Strengthen international cooperation
While significant progress has been made, scam organizations remain highly adaptive and continue to modify their tactics.
Looking Ahead
The Scam Center Strike Force remains committed to:
• Expanding international partnerships
• Pursuing criminal prosecutions
• Recovering stolen assets
• Disrupting scam infrastructure
• Protecting vulnerable communities
• Supporting victims of fraud
Future operations will continue targeting the financial, technological, and organizational structures that enable large-scale online fraud.
Public Safety Advisory
The public should remain cautious of unsolicited investment opportunities, requests for cryptocurrency payments, recovery offers, and messages encouraging secrecy or urgent financial action.
Common warning signs include:
⚠ Guaranteed investment returns
⚠ Requests for cryptocurrency transfers
⚠ Difficulty withdrawing funds
⚠ Fake customer support representatives
⚠ Unsolicited contact through messaging applications
⚠ Requests for personal or financial information
Report Suspicious Activity
Individuals who encounter suspicious investment platforms, scam websites, phishing attempts, impersonation schemes, or other forms of online fraud are encouraged to preserve evidence and report suspicious activity through official channels.
Timely reporting helps investigators identify criminal networks, support enforcement actions, and protect future victims.