U.S. authorities in Washington, DC have seized more than $25 million in cryptocurrency linked to transnational investment scams targeting residents of the United States and Canada. On July 21, 2026, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia filed five civil forfeiture complaints in federal court to confiscate the assets, following investigations led with the U.S. Secret Service Washington Field Office. The seizures are part of the Scam Center Strike Force, launched in 2025 by D.C. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro, which has recovered over $800 million to date. The cases involve money laundering networks using fake crypto platforms, romance scams, and complex wallet structures.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.