DOJ Seizes $15M in Tether Amidst North Korean Hacking Investigation
DOJ Seizes $15M in Tether Amidst North Korean Hacking Investigation
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced the seizure of $15 million in Tether (USDT) as part of its ongoing efforts against North Korean hackers. The funds are earmarked for return to their rightful owners, following investigations into U.S. citizens who allegedly aided North Korean IT workers in infiltrating 136 companies.
DOJ Targets North Korean Cybercrime, Seizes Tether Assets
The Department of Justice confirmed a significant operation resulting in the seizure of $15 million worth of Tether (USDT). This action is a component of a broader campaign aimed at dismantling networks supporting North Korean state-sponsored hacking activities. The investigation revealed that U.S. citizens played a role in assisting North Korean IT workers to infiltrate and compromise 136 different companies. The seized cryptocurrency will be meticulously returned to its legitimate owners, highlighting the growing capability of law enforcement to track and recover digital assets involved in illicit financial schemes.