Southeast Asian provider of ‘infrastructure laundering’ for scams is sanctioned by US

Southeast Asian provider of ‘infrastructure laundering’ for scams is sanctioned by US

This article reports the U.S. sanctions against Philippines-based Funnull Technology Inc., linked to numerous virtual currency scam websites involved in pig butchering. The sanctions also target Liu Lizhi, a Chinese national, who manages cybercriminal activities tied to Funnull’s infrastructure. #Funnull #PigButchering #LiuLizhi #VirtualCurrencyScams #OFAC

Keypoints

  • Funnull Technology Inc. supports hundreds of scam websites used for virtual currency fraud.
  • The company is involved in providing infrastructure laundering and hosting services to cybercriminals.
  • Victims in the U.S. have reported over $200 million in losses due to scams linked to Funnull.
  • U.S. sanctions include Chinese national Liu Lizhi, who manages tasks for Funnull’s cyber operations.
  • The illicit industry of online scams is expanding globally, fueling transnational organized crime in Southeast Asia.

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