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US sanctions 41 entities linked to Prince Group crypto scam network
Image: CryptoSlateTreasury sanctioned four individuals and 41 entities on November 5, 2026 for supporting the Prince Group transnational criminal organization. The designations target corporate structures behind digital asset investment scams, romance scams and other online fraud. The sanctions require blocked assets and reporting. This action follows earlier Prince Group sanctions in 2025 and 2026.
Key points
- The designations target corporate structures that enable digital asset investment scams, romance scams and other online fraud.
- The sanctions impose blocking of covered assets and reporting requirements.
- The action builds on earlier Prince Group sanctions issued in 2025 and 2026.
- The network used offshore companies, nominee ownership and payment facilitators, with operations involving coerced workers in Southeast Asia.
Why it matters
The sanctions block assets of entities linked to crypto scams, forcing exchanges and businesses to conduct thorough beneficial‑ownership checks. This helps prevent illicit funds from moving through the crypto ecosystem.
What's unclear
The reports do not specify how many customers of the sanctioned entities will be affected.
The precise timeline for enforcement of the blocking and reporting requirements is not detailed.
Sources · 2 publishers
NewsBTC
Tier 2
US Sanctions More Prince Group-Linked Companies as Crypto Scam Network Crackdown Widens
Coverage timeline
- First reported by CryptoSlate
- Also reported by NewsBTC
- CryptoVideos brief published
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