Treasury Flags Nearly $13 Billion Tied to Overseas Crypto Scams
September 4, 2026
The Treasury Department linked approximately $12.7 billion in reported financial activity to suspected digital asset investment scams centered overseas. FinCEN’s new alert outlines how criminal networks attract victims, move proceeds, and exploit financial institutions.
Key Takeaways
FinCEN analyzed 33,904 reports tied to $12.7 billion in suspected activity.
Suspected scam activity affected…