US Dismantles Overseas Scam Operations Targeting Americans

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says scam centers in Southeast Asia steal billions of dollars from Americans each year.
Published: 6/24/2026, 9:15:25 AM EDT
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The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned nine individuals and 26 entities linked to Prince Group Transnational Criminal Organization, including their leadership, investors in scam compounds, and front companies, the Department of State reported on June 23.

The Treasury Department says the network used scam centers and money-laundering operations to defraud victims, including through fake investment schemes.