Florida announces seizure of $1.5 million in cryptocurrency from cryptocurrency scam.

PANews reported on December 13th that, according to Decrypt, Florida prosecutors seized approximately $1.5 million in cryptocurrency linked to a foreign suspect (Chinese citizen Tu Weizhi). The wallet contained AVAX, DOGE, PEPE, and SOL. The Florida Attorney General's Office's Cyber Fraud Enforcement Division has obtained a court order to freeze assets under Tu Weizhi's name. Tu Weizhi is currently charged with money laundering, grand theft, and organized fraud. Florida authorities stated that Tu Weizhi will be arrested if he attempts to enter the United States.

Investigators indicated that the seizure stemmed from an investigation that began in July 2024 when a resident of Orange County reported losing $47,421. The resident had transferred the money to what appeared to be an online investment project. The investigation ultimately linked the funds to a wallet controlled by Tu Weizhi.