Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent military actions taken by the United States against drug trafficking in the Caribbean, highlighting tensions with Venezuela and Colombia, as well as the implications of U.S. sanctions on Colombian President Petro [1][2][4][5]. Group 1: U.S. Military Actions - On October 24, the U.S. Defense Secretary announced the sinking of a drug trafficking boat in international waters, resulting in six deaths, marking the tenth military strike against suspected drug vessels since September, which has led to at least 43 fatalities [2][3]. - The U.S. military presence in the Caribbean is being enhanced with the deployment of the USS Ford aircraft carrier strike group to combat drug trafficking and transnational criminal organizations as per President Trump's directive [2][3]. Group 2: U.S.-Venezuela Relations - The U.S. has been conducting military operations near Venezuela, including the deployment of B-1B bombers, which has raised concerns about potential ground military actions in the region [3]. - Venezuelan President Maduro has condemned U.S. actions as fabrications aimed at justifying military aggression, asserting that Venezuela will resist any attempts to instigate war [3]. Group 3: U.S.-Colombia Relations - The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on Colombian President Petro and his family, accusing him of allowing drug trafficking to flourish, which has led to increased cocaine production in Colombia [4][5]. - President Petro criticized the sanctions as hypocritical, stating that Colombia has been actively combating drug trafficking for decades and has sought to assist the U.S. in reducing cocaine consumption [4][5].

据央视新闻，当地时间10月24日，美国国防部（"战争部"）发布声明表示，为响应美国总统特朗普关于瓦解跨国犯罪组织 (TCO) 和打击毒 品恐怖主义以保卫国土的指令， 美国国防部长（"战争部长"）已指示"福特"号航母打击群及其舰载机联队前往美国南方司令部的责任区， 即加勒比海地区。 准确 快速 权威 专业 7x24h电报 头条新闻 VIP资讯 实时盯盘 本月初，特朗普政府向国会递交备忘录，称美国与被美认定为恐怖组织的贩毒集团"正处于非国际武装冲突之中"。 近期，美国以"打击贩毒"为由在加勒比海域部署多艘军舰。9月以来，特朗普政府已宣称在委内瑞拉外海国际水域击沉多艘所谓"贩毒船"。 而美国缉毒署近年报告显示，委内瑞拉并非流入美国毒品的主要来源地。委内瑞拉政府多次指责美国意图通过军事威胁在委内瑞拉策动政权 更迭，并在拉美进行军事扩张。 下载财联社APP获取更多资讯 声明表示，增强在南方司令部责任区的美军存在将增强美国侦查、监视和阻止危害美国国土安全与繁荣以及西半球安全的非法行为者和活动 的能力。这些部队将增强和扩大现有的打击毒品贩运、削弱和瓦解跨国犯罪组织的能力。 ...

本月初，特朗普政府向国会递交备忘录，称美国与被美认定为恐怖组织的贩毒集团"正处于非国际武装冲突之中"。 近期，美国以"打击贩毒"为由在加勒比海域部署多艘军舰。9月以来，特朗普政府已宣称在委内瑞拉外海国际水域击沉多艘所谓"贩毒船"。而 美国缉毒署近年报告显示，委内瑞拉并非流入美国毒品的主要来源地。委内瑞拉政府多次指责美国意图通过军事威胁在委内瑞拉策动政权更 迭，并在拉美进行军事扩张。 （文章来源：央视新闻） 当地时间10月24日，美国国防部（"战争部"）发布声明表示，为响应美国总统特朗普关于瓦解跨国犯罪组织 (TCO) 和打击毒品恐怖主义以保 卫国土的指令，美国国防部长（"战争部长"）已指示"福特"号航母打击群及其舰载机联队前往美国南方司令部的责任区。 声明表示，增强在南方司令部责任区的美军存在将增强美国侦查、监视和阻止危害美国国土安全与繁荣以及西半球安全的非法行为者和活动的 能力。这些部队将增强和扩大现有的打击毒品贩运、削弱和瓦解跨国犯罪组织的能力。 ...

Core Insights - A large-scale "pig-butchering" scam in Cambodia has been dismantled by U.S. law enforcement, resulting in the seizure of 127,271 bitcoins valued at approximately $15 billion, marking the largest asset forfeiture in U.S. history [1][3] - The main suspect, Chen Zhi, also known as "Vincent," is accused of telecom fraud and money laundering, facing up to 40 years in prison if convicted [1][3] - Chen Zhi is the actual controller of Prince Holding Group, which has been labeled by the U.S. Department of Justice as one of Asia's largest transnational criminal organizations [3] Company and Industry Analysis - Prince Holding Group operates in over 30 countries, with activities in real estate and finance, but is primarily identified as a criminal enterprise by U.S. authorities [3] - The scam network employed deceptive recruitment tactics, luring victims with high-paying job offers, only to enslave them in fraud operations [3][5] - The operation utilized "phone farms" with 1,250 phones and approximately 76,000 social media accounts to build trust with victims before defrauding them [5] - The funds obtained from scams were laundered through a complex network involving fake investment platforms and casinos, ultimately reaching digital wallets in Dubai [5] - The case highlights the growing trend of organized and corporate-like structures in large-scale fraud, particularly in Southeast Asia, where regulatory environments are lax [5] Regulatory and Technological Implications - The case underscores the challenges posed by cryptocurrencies in transnational crime, as their anonymity complicates law enforcement efforts [5][6] - Despite the perception of Bitcoin as decentralized, the ability of U.S. authorities to seize assets indicates that key aspects of cryptocurrency transactions remain under U.S. control [6] - The successful seizure of such a large amount of Bitcoin demonstrates the increasing capabilities of law enforcement in tracking cryptocurrency transactions [6]