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DOJ targets $1.2B in Binance assets amid FBI disruption of North Korean scam

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The U.S. Department of Justice is targeting approximately $1.2 billion in assets linked to Binance, following an FBI operation that dismantled a North Korean cybercrime scam. This scam, known as 'FaceStealer,' is associated with over $400 million in theft and the illicit recording of more than 900 webcam sessions. AI

RANK_REASON Regulatory action by a government body against a major financial entity. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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DOJ targets $1.2B in Binance assets amid FBI disruption of North Korean scam

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Jessica Lyons ·

    DOJ takes aim at $1.2B in Binance loot as FBI disrupts North Korean scam

    ‘FaceStealer’ scam tied to $400M+ theft, 900+ webcam recordings

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