The **Department of Justice** announced on Tuesday the seizure of a cloud computing account utilized by subsidiaries of the **Huione Group**. This move is part of an ongoing effort to dismantle the operations of the conglomerate, which the U.S. government alleges supports a wide array of cyber-enabled crimes. Last year, the **U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)** issued a final rule that severed **Huione Group** from the U.S. financial system. **FinCEN** found that the group had laundered at least $4 billion in illicit proceeds between August 2021 and January 2025, originating from Southeast Asian scam operations and even North Korean cyber heists. ### Backend Infrastructure Targeted The seized cloud account reportedly hosted backend infrastructure for **Huione Group**'s subsidiaries. This infrastructure allegedly supported Telegram channels where discussions ranged from the sale of stolen credit card and identity information, and malware-enabled thefts, to the procurement of individuals for human trafficking schemes. The channels also offered assistance in laundering proceeds from romance and investment scams. ### International Cooperation and Previous Actions Cambodia's own crackdown on the regional scam industry led to the arrest of **Li Xiong**, a former head of **Huione Group**, last year. He was subsequently extradited to China to face charges related to money laundering and fraud, with authorities accusing him of being a member of the **Chen Xi** crime syndicate. In April, the U.S. separately sanctioned over two dozen individuals for their involvement in scam operations, including a Cambodian senator. **Assistant Director Heith Janke** of the **FBI’s Criminal Division** emphasized the commitment to disrupting the entire illegal ecosystem. “The seizure announced Tuesday demonstrates our commitment to disrupting every component of the illegal ecosystem and working with our partners to prevent further victimization from scams,” Janke stated. A top **FBI** official also noted in April that the bureau is actively collaborating with Southeast Asian governments to combat the transnational gangs behind these pervasive scam industries.