Other Aml Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)· United States · 2026-09-03

FinCEN Identifies Nearly $13 Billion Linked to Suspected Digital Asset Scams Operated by Overseas Scam Centers

FinCEN published an analysis and an alert identifying approximately $12.7 billion in Bank Secrecy Act reports tied to suspected digital asset investment scams between September 8, 2023 and December 31, 2025, and provided red flags and reporting guidance to financial institutions. The notice urges institutions to file suspicious activity reports, participate in information sharing under Section 314(b), and use FinCEN's Rapid Response Program to coordinate with counterpart FIUs.

Amount (EUR)

€11,684,000,000

Original currency

approximately $12.7 billion

Action date

2026-09-03

Authority

Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)

Country

United States

Classification confidence

Primary source:
https://www.fincen.gov/news/news-releases/fincen-identifies-nearly-13-billion-linked-suspected-digital-asset-scams ↗

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