FBI Director Kash Patel Vows to Bring ‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Criminals to Justice

Jun 20, 2026

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Kash Patel warned crypto scammers as the FBI next tracks threats after seizing 127,000 BTC in May.Aided by Starlink, the FBI hit scam rings and next eyes human trafficking after 300 arrests in May.Operation Level Up saved $500M by Dec 2025, with the FBI next scaling alerts to stop pig butchering.

FBI Director Kash Patel Intensifies Battle Against Crypto Fraud on Social Media

As of December 2025, over 8,000 victims have been notified, with estimated savings reaching over $500 million. In addition, the FBI reported that 80 victims were referred for suicide intervention, a testament to the toll these crimes might take on the lives of Americans.

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