US authorities seek to recover $327K USDt from romance fraud scheme
CoinTelegraph
by Turner WrightMarch 2, 2026
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The U.S. authorities are making efforts to recover $327,829 worth of Tether's USDt stablecoins linked to a money laundering scheme tied to an online romance fraud scam. The case involves "Linda Brown," who allegedly targeted a Massachusetts resident starting in 2024. The Justice Department traced some of the victim’s funds to unhosted cryptocurrency wallets, which were seized in August 2025.
This action comes after Tether had previously frozen over $4.2 billion worth of its stablecoins tied to illicit activities since 2023, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat crypto-related fraud. The U.S. Attorney's Office for Massachusetts filed a civil forfeiture action, claiming the seized cryptocurrencies were part
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Originally published on CoinTelegraph on 3/2/2026