DOJ Seizes Scam Domain Linked to Burma Crypto Fraud Scheme
- The DOJ seized the tickmilleas(dot)com domain linked to a Burma-based crypto scam.
- Fraudulent mobile apps and social media accounts connected to the scam were taken down by FBI and tech companies.
- Crypto fraud continues to grow, with the FBI recording $5.8 billion in losses from scams in 2024.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently seized a web domain linked to a major cryptocurrency investment scam operating out of Burma. The scam, which targeted individuals in the United States, was run through the website tickmilleas(dot)com. Authorities have traced the site to the Tai Chang scam network, located in the Kyaukhat village of Burma. This seizure is part of an ongoing effort by federal agencies to combat the growing number of crypto frauds across Southeast Asia.
The Tai Chang Scam Network
The DOJ’s action is linked to an elaborate crypto fraud operation based in Burma’s Tai Chang compound, also known as Casino Kosai. Investigators say the site was designed to trick victims into believing they were participating in legitimate cryptocurrency trading. However, the platform only created fake data to simulate successful trades. Scammers used fabricated profit reports and staged deposits to build trust with users, leading them to invest real money into the scam.
The Tai Chang compound is reportedly associated with the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army and the Trans Asia International Holding Group, both of which were sanctioned in 2024. These organizations are linked to Chinese organized crime and have been involved in setting up fraud operations throughout Southeast Asia. This domain seizure follows similar actions taken in the past by federal authorities against other scam domains tied to the same network.
Takedown of Mobile Apps and Social Media Accounts
The DOJ’s seizure of the scam website is part of a larger crackdown. The website directed victims to download fraudulent mobile applications from the Google Play and Apple App Stores. Both companies responded quickly, removing several apps connected to the scam after receiving warnings from the FBI. Additionally, Meta took action by removing over 2,000 accounts tied to the Tai Chang network.
According to the victims, the tickmilleas(dot)com platform presented unrealized gains and manipulated statistics, thus making it seem like their investments were actually performing very well. In spite of the fact that the operators were not visible, the whole system was expertly managed by fraudsters. Although the domain was not registered until November 2025, law enforcement was able to track a number of victims losing money very quickly.
Growing Concerns Over Crypto Fraud
Federal authorities’ actions against the crypto investment scam are on a large scale, and the seizure is one of those actions. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center reported that in the year 2024, there were more than 41,000 cases of fraud related to crypto. This has created a nightmare for online security and has caused a total loss of money estimated at $5.8 billion.
The DOJ’s actions against crypto fraud operations like Tai Chang highlight the increasing attention given to crypto crime in the U.S. The government’s enforcement activities also include the seizure of funds linked to North Korean hacking groups and other international criminal activities. As crypto fraud continues to pose a threat, authorities remain focused on dismantling these illegal networks to protect investors from further harm.
