U.S. Federal Prosecutors File Lawsuit to Seize Approximately 51.6 Million Yen Worth of USDT

The U.S. Attorney's Office in Massachusetts announced on the 2nd that it has filed a civil lawsuit to seize the U.S. dollar stablecoin 'USDT', suspected of being involved in money laundering. The lawsuit targets the seizure of 327,829 USDT, equivalent to approximately 51.6 million yen. This amount was stolen through a romance scam targeting a resident of Massachusetts. The investigation into this romance scam began in the fall of 2024. The victim was match...