US and UK Sanction Cambodian Cyber-Scammers, Seize $15 Billion in Bitcoin
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US and UK Sanction Cambodian Cyber-Scammers, Seize $15 Billion in Bitcoin

The US and UK have imposed sanctions on a Cambodian cyber-scam network, seizing $15 billion in bitcoin and freezing properties linked to the accused. This action aims to combat online scams and human trafficking, protecting vulnerable individuals and making the digital space safer. By disrupting these criminal operations, authorities seek to provide justice for victims and deter future cybercrime.

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