Tether Helps Authorities Arrest 73 Suspects, Seizes $12M in Crypto
Tether announced on Nov. 13, 2025 that it aided authorities in identifying and freezing approximately $12 million worth of crypto assets linked to a transnational scam network, a contribution that helped result in the arrest of 73 suspects. The company said the seized funds involved transactions using its USDT stablecoin and that the operation was carried out in coordination with multiple jurisdictions and investigative agencies.
The development underscores growing cooperation between major crypto firms and law enforcement as regulators press for stronger anti-money-laundering controls. For Tether, the action reinforces its public compliance stance and may influence ongoing regulatory dialogues; for the industry, it signals heightened risk for illicit actors relying on stablecoins. Prosecutors will now move forward with legal proceedings, while further operational and jurisdictional details remain limited.