Tether, OKX Strike At 'Pig Butchering' Scam With $225M Freeze
Tether, OKX Strike At 'Pig Butchering' Scam With $225M Freeze
Stablecoin issuer Tether (CRYPTO: USDT), in collaboration with crypto exchange OKX, Monday announced the freezing of approximately $225 million in USDT tokens that were identified in external self-custody wallets linked to a Southeast Asian human trafficking syndicate involved in a pig butchering scam.
穩定幣發行人泰達幣（加密貨幣：USDT）週一與加密貨幣交易所OKX合作，宣佈凍結約2.25億美元的USDT代幣，這些代幣是在與參與屠豬騙局的東南亞人口販運集團有關聯的外部自託管錢包中發現的。
The operation, a result of a joint investigation with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), marks the largest-ever freeze of USDT in the history of Tether.
該行動是與美國司法部（DOJ）聯合調查的結果，標誌着泰達幣有史以來最大規模的凍結。
Utilizing analytical tools from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis, Tether, and OKX were able to trace and identify the illicit funds on the blockchain.
利用區塊鏈分析公司Chainalysis、Tether和OKX的分析工具，得以追蹤和識別區塊鏈上的非法資金。
This discovery led to a proactive freeze request by the U.S. Secret Service.
這一發現導致美國特勤局主動提出凍結請求。
The investigation spanned several months, during which Tether and OKX worked with U.S. law enforcement agencies. Tether stated the frozen wallets, which are on the secondary market, were not associated with its direct customers.
調查持續了幾個月，在此期間，Tether和OKX與美國執法機構合作。Tether表示，在二級市場上凍結的錢包與其直接客戶無關。
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Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino emphasized the company's dedication to fostering a secure environment in the crypto space.
Tether 首席執行官 Paolo Ardoino 強調了該公司致力於在加密領域營造安全的環境。
"Our recent collaboration with the Department of Justice underscores our dedication to fostering a secure environment. We believe in leveraging technology and relationships, such as our collaboration with OKX, to proactively address illicit activities and uphold the highest standards of integrity in the industry," Ardoino stated.
“我們最近與司法部的合作凸顯了我們對營造安全環境的承諾。我們相信利用技術和關係，例如我們與OKX的合作，來主動解決非法活動並維護業內最高的誠信標準，” Ardoino說。
OKX Chief Innovation Officer Jason Lau echoed this sentiment, highlighting the importance of collaboration with law enforcement agencies in building trust and serving the public good in the crypto industry.
OKX首席創新官Jason Lau也表達了這一觀點，強調了與執法機構合作在加密行業建立信任和爲公共利益服務方面的重要性。
This measure by Tether and OKX is seen as a significant step in demonstrating how cryptocurrency industry players can effectively work together with global law enforcement agencies to deter criminal use. The transparency inherent in blockchain transactions serves as a powerful tool in combating illicit activities.
Tether和OKX的這項措施被視爲證明加密貨幣行業參與者如何與全球執法機構有效合作以遏制犯罪行爲的重要一步。區塊鏈交易固有的透明度是打擊非法活動的有力工具。
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