Blockchain forensics reveal Huione-linked wallets funneling almost $1 billion in Tether (USDT) to major crypto exchanges only weeks after the U.S. Treasury labeled the Cambodian conglomerate a primary money-laundering concern. The flows highlight continuing gaps in exchange onboarding, nested service providers, and cross-border supervision.
A recent investigation by crypto-tracing firm Elliptic has exposed the extensive reach of the "pig butchering" crypto scam industry, facilitated by a Cambodian platform linked to the country's ruling family. The platform, Huione Guarantee, has been identified as a central hub for tools and services enabling these scams, including deepfake technology, victim data, and even devices used for human trafficking.