DoJ Disrupts Southeast Asia Crypto Fraud Networks, Freezes $3.8 Million in Assets

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) disrupted Southeast Asia-based cryptocurrency fraud networks, freezing $3.8 million in assets and taking down millions of social media, email, and internet access accounts used by transnational actors. The operation, part of a 'Disruption Week' initiative starting May 18, 2026, involved collaboration between government authorities and private sector companies to combat cyber-enabled fraud targeting Americans.