U.S. law enforcement
Coverage of U.S. law enforcement in the Nexus archive.
- Chinese drone monopoly put on notice amid concerns over CCP spying: 'Strategic mistake'
Rep. Pat Harrigan is leading efforts to phase out Chinese-manufactured drones in U.S. law enforcement through the American Drone Manufacturing Dominance Act of 2026. The bill allocates $1.5 billion, funded by Trump's Section 301 tariffs, to subsidize domestic drone production and condition federal grants on avoiding foreign drones after 2027. DJI, a Chinese manufacturer, dominates drone usage in Texas law enforcement.
- Ukraine identifies infostealer operator tied to 28,000 stolen accounts
Ukrainian cyberpolice identified an 18-year-old man from Odesa suspected of running an infostealer malware operation targeting users of an online store in California, working with U.S. law enforcement. The operation is tied to 28,000 stolen accounts. The suspect's identity has been revealed through collaborative efforts.
- Tether freezes $344M USDt stablecoins at US law enforcement request
Tether froze $344 million worth of USDt stablecoins in response to a request from U.S. law enforcement, citing 'activity tied to unlawful conduct.' The freeze affected tokens in two wallet addresses, though no further details were provided by the issuer.
- Tether freezes $344 million in USDT on Tron after wallets flagged by US authorities
Tether froze $344 million in USDT on the Tron blockchain after coordination with OFAC and U.S. law enforcement. The action follows reports of wallets linked to illicit activities being flagged by U.S. authorities.