US Secret Service seizes cryptocurrencies worth over $102 million, busting down criminal networks
Head of Secret Service’s investigations office says cracking a crypto case is often like ‘house of mirrors
By Arghyadeep Dutta
Published - Apr 19, 2022, 08:12 PM ET
Last Updated - Jul 10, 2024, 01:17 AM EDT
• Head of Secret Service’s investigations office says cracking a crypto case is often like ‘house of mirrors’
• Investigators found criminals convert stolen cryptocurrencies into stablecoins
The US Secret Service is cracking down on illegal digital currency transactions and has seized over $102 million in cryptocurrency from criminals in connection with fraud-related investigations.
Best known for protecting US presidents, the Secret Service also conducts financial and cybercrime investigations.