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SEC Cracks Down on $14M Crypto Scam Network Targeting U.S. Investors

SEC Cracks Down on $14M Crypto Scam Network Targeting U.S. Investors

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2025-12-28 09:12:02
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has unmasked a sophisticated fraud operation that siphoned over $14 million from American investors through fabricated cryptocurrency platforms and social media manipulation. From January 2024 to January 2025, perpetrators lured victims with promises of AI-driven trading profits, funneling funds through labyrinthine offshore accounts.

Three shadowy entities—Morocoin Tech, Berge Blockchain Technology, and Cirkor—posed as legitimate trading platforms. The scheme gained traction through targeted social media ads and WhatsApp groups where imposters masqueraded as financial experts. After establishing trust, investors were directed to deposit funds into these sham operations, only to discover withdrawal requests denied.

The SEC complaint reveals funds were laundered through complex crypto wallet networks, highlighting regulators' growing focus on cross-border digital asset fraud. This case emerges amid heightened scrutiny of social media's role in propagating investment scams.

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