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DoJ Seizes Huione Cloud Account Tied to Cyber Scam Money Laundering
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The U.S. Department of Justice seized a cloud computing account belonging to HuiOne Group subsidiaries, following an investigation into their role in facilitating cryptocurrency-based cyber scams and money laundering operations. The account hosted infrastructure for illicit marketplaces, including one facilitating the sale of crimeware tools and services used in fraud schemes. This action, alongside Treasury sanctions, aims to disrupt the network of criminal organizations exploiting Southeast Asian scam centers and circumventing financial systems.
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