U.S. DOJ Reports Seizure of Over $580M Via Scam Center Strike Force

The United States Department of Justice has reported a major milestone in combating transnational criminal activity related to cryptocurrencies. On February 26, 2026, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro announced that the Scam Center Strike Force has cumulatively frozen $580 million.

“In November, I announced the creation of our Scam Center Strike Force to lead the charge. In only three months, we have made significant progress, freezing, seizing, and forfeiting cryptocurrency worth more than $580 million from these criminals,” Pirro stated.