DOJ seizes $15B in Bitcoin from 'pig butchering' scam based in Cambodia

Re:DOJ seizes $15B in Bitcoin from 'pig butchering' scam bas... by whatevaa on Wednesday October 15, 2025 @05:19AM (#45589917)

It's not even forbidden, anyone can use it.

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Re:DOJ seizes $15B in Bitcoin from 'pig butchering' scam bas... by sethammons on Wednesday October 15, 2025 @07:19AM (#45590750)

Beating someone with a wrench feels unlawful/forbidden pretty much everywhere.

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Re:DOJ seizes $15B in Bitcoin from 'pig butchering' scam bas... by Muromec on Wednesday October 15, 2025 @10:18AM (#45592982)

Unless you are FBI of course

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Re:DOJ seizes $15B in Bitcoin from 'pig butchering' scam bas... by pixl97 on Wednesday October 15, 2025 @12:49PM (#45595320)

I mean, I don't disagree, but there are far more government agencies around the world that will beat you with a wrench first.

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Re:DOJ seizes $15B in Bitcoin from 'pig butchering' scam bas... by Muromec on Thursday October 16, 2025 @09:29AM (#45605110)

If you are lucky, then the three letters are from Latin alphabet, but you never know

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Re:DOJ seizes $15B in Bitcoin from 'pig butchering' scam bas... by mminer237 on Wednesday October 15, 2025 @03:48PM (#45597512)

Uh, no, a judge can put you in prison, but it's still very much unlawful for the FBI to beat you with a wrench.

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