US Justice Department Seizes Infrastructure of Huione Group's Crypto Laundering

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken decisive action by seizing a cloud account linked to Huione Group, allegedly used for laundering funds from cryptocurrency scams and other illicit activities. This move highlights the ongoing efforts to disrupt the infrastructure supporting cybercrime.

The DOJ revealed that the seized account was integral to a server setup that facilitated various illegal financial operations. Investigations found that Huione Group's network enabled services for investment fraudsters, cryptocurrency theft, and personal data trading, with associated Telegram channels promoting money laundering and fraudulent services.

Huione Group: A Major Player in Crypto Crime

Huione Group has faced intense scrutiny from US regulators, being labeled a "primary concern in the area of money laundering" by the Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in 2025. It is estimated that between August 2021 and January 2025, the group processed around $4 billion in illicit funds from various criminal activities, including North Korean cyberattacks and cryptocurrency scams.

The group's operations encompassed several entities, including Huione Pay, Huione Crypto, and Haowang Guarantee, which was identified as a leading platform for crypto scammers.

Targeting Fraud Networks

This seizure represents a significant escalation in the US’s initiative against financial services that sustain global fraud networks, particularly in Southeast Asia. The DOJ underlined that the focus of these operations extends beyond individual offenders to dismantle the entire infrastructure supporting crypto scams.

Furthermore, a 2025 Chainalysis report noted that illegal cryptocurrency wallets received over $154 billion, marking a staggering 162% increase from the previous year, underscoring the urgency of the crackdown.