US Authorities Take Down Crypto Scam Site in Burma: Scammers Beware!

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The United States Justice Department, in its ceaseless and relentless pursuit of justice (and perhaps a bit of glory), has seized the web domain tickmilleas.com, a deceitful crypto investment site run from the notorious Tai Chang compound in Burma. This site, which pretended to be a legitimate trading platform, was nothing more than a well-crafted web of lies. And, as expected, it was part of a much larger fraud operation.

  • U.S. authorities have seized tickmilleas.com, a fraudulent crypto investment site run from Burma’s infamous Tai Chang compound.
  • The operation was discovered to have ties with U.S.-sanctioned entities.
  • More than 2,000 related social media accounts were swiftly wiped from existence.

In a dramatic announcement on December 2, the DOJ revealed their bold move to shut down the tickmilleas.com website, which had been masquerading as a legitimate trading platform. The site was actually part of a much larger scam operation based out of the Tai Chang compound, known to the locals (and, now, the world) as Casino Kosai. This complex is located in Kyaukhat, Burma, where the scammers, not surprisingly, felt very at home.

But it didn’t stop there-earlier in the week, the DOJ managed to seize two more domains, also used by the fraudsters to run their crypto scams. These “scam compounds” are notorious in Southeast Asia-vast complexes where transnational criminal networks exploit trafficked or coerced workers. These workers are made to carry out the shady online operations that defraud innocent investors worldwide. Yes, it’s a crime family affair, only it’s online now. 🕵️‍♂️

The Tai Chang compound was directly linked to unsavory entities such as the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army and the Trans Asia International Holding Group, both of which have been sanctioned by the U.S. for their connections to Chinese organized crime. The links between these groups and the growth of scam centers across Southeast Asia are well-established. The DOJ’s latest action is part of a broader effort to stamp out these fraud-filled hotbeds and stop U.S. infrastructure from being weaponized for criminal purposes. Well, someone’s finally taking this seriously. 🙄

According to the affidavit filed with the seizure, tickmilleas.com was designed to deceive from the get-go. It wasn’t just a plain fraud-it had all the flashy features of a legitimate trading site, complete with fake dashboards, made-up returns, and fabricated deposits. All to fool potential victims into thinking their investments were safe, real, and growing. Spoiler alert: they weren’t. 😏

And because no good scam can go without its malware, victims were lured into downloading malicious mobile apps from Google Play and the Apple App Store. Thankfully, the FBI caught wind of this and had those apps removed. Meta also stepped in, shutting down over 2,000 accounts across their social media platforms. That’s right, 2,000 accounts-take that, scammers! 👊

Despite being registered just this past November, the domain had already tricked several unsuspecting investors. The DOJ’s announcement revealed that the scammers had already successfully swindled victims in just a few short weeks. Looks like the scammers thought they could outsmart the law. They were wrong. 🤨

As of now, the tickmilleas.com website is in the hands of the authorities-right where it belongs.

Crypto Scam Operations Flourish in Southeast Asia: A Global Issue

Southeast Asia, with its less-than-perfect regulatory environment, has become a breeding ground for online scams of all kinds, particularly the infamous “pig butchering” schemes and fraudulent crypto trading platforms. Countries like Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam have become notorious for housing these scam compounds. These operations not only prey on investors but also rely on trafficked individuals forced to work in inhumane conditions. So much for ethical business practices, right?

In October, the DOJ made a massive hit by seizing over $14 billion worth of Bitcoin from Cambodia’s Prince Group, which has been linked to a web of scam compounds across the country. This was one of the biggest financial takedowns in recent history, and it targeted the so-called “tycoon” Chen Zhi, who is allegedly the mastermind behind these operations. Just a small dent in the scam empire, but it’s a start.

As for Burma, it has been no stranger to the cryptocurrency scam epidemic. A Chainalysis report from the previous year revealed that romance scammers operating from the KK Park compound in Myawaddy had stolen nearly $100 million in crypto from victims around the world. That’s a whole lot of heartbreak (and empty wallets) to go around. 🤑

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2025-12-03 08:59