美国官方黑吃黑，柬埔寨电诈太子集团千亿比特币，全便宜了美国

Core Insights - The U.S. government successfully seized 127,000 bitcoins from a Cambodian fraud group, valued at approximately $15 billion at the time of seizure, which raises questions about the methods used to access these decentralized assets [1][3][6]. Group 1: Background of the Fraud Group - The Cambodian fraud group, known as the "Prince Group," was founded by Chen Zhi, who transitioned from private server operations to telecom fraud after facing increased domestic crackdowns [5][6]. - The group established at least 10 fraud centers in Southeast Asia, employing coercive tactics to recruit individuals from over 60 countries, forcing them into fraudulent activities [5][6]. Group 2: U.S. Government's Seizure Operation - The U.S. Department of Justice's indictment revealed that the seizure operation took four years, indicating a high level of planning and execution [3][7]. - The bitcoins were reportedly stolen during a 2020 hacking incident, but they remained untouched until they were transferred to a wallet labeled "U.S. government" in June 2024 [6][7]. Group 3: Implications of the Seizure - The operation highlights the potential for state-level cyber actions, suggesting that the U.S. government may have controlled the bitcoins since the hacking incident [7][9]. - The seized funds, originally intended for fraud victims, are unlikely to be returned, raising ethical concerns about the handling of such assets by the U.S. government [9][10].