$5 million in crypto stolen through SIM swapping and casino laundering targeted by DOJ

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Written By Delphino Cassar

By Tejaswini Deshmukh September 15, 2025

"The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken bold action against cybercriminals who allegedly stole more than $5 million in bitcoin through a sophisticated scheme involving SIM swapping and online casinos. Authorities say the thefts targeted multiple victims, and the stolen funds are now subject to a civil forfeiture complaint as the government works to recover the cryptocurrency."

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