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Federal authorities are dismantling a major illicit online marketplace used by scammers and restraining $52 million in cryptocurrency assets.<\/p>\n

The U.S. Department of Justice says<\/a> the action forms part of an ongoing effort by a dedicated Strike Force targeting scam centers.<\/p>\n

In a related move during the same period another team supported local authorities in Madagascar to shut down 13 Chinese-run scam compounds.<\/p>\n

This development extends a broader crackdown that originally focused on Southeast Asia into new regions.<\/p>\n

The seizures highlight intensified efforts to disrupt networks behind fraudulent schemes that often target victims worldwide.<\/p>\n

Officials are emphasizing the international scope of these operations which aim to dismantle the infrastructure supporting large-scale scams.<\/p>\n

The restrained funds represent significant assets tied to the illicit marketplace.<\/p>\n

Details of the actions were outlined in official Department of Justice announcements.<\/p>\n

The full scope of the seizures and takedowns underscores the growing reach of enforcement against cyber-enabled fraud.<\/p>\n

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