DOJ Seizes Huione Group Cloud Account in Crypto Laundering Probe, Targets Billions in Fraud Proceeds

According to the U.S. Justice Department announcement Tuesday, federal authorities seized a cloud computing account used by subsidiaries of Cambodia-based Huione Group as part of Operation Riptide, an FBI campaign against cybercrime and illicit crypto laundering.

Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva said Huione-linked entities helped criminals move billions of dollars in proceeds from investment scams, cyber heists, and other illicit activities across blockchain networks before funneling funds into the legitimate banking system. The Justice Department also identified H-Pay Service PLC as part of the Huione Group. Much of the theft was allegedly conducted by North Korea, according to authorities. The action follows the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network's 2025 designation of Huione Group as a primary money laundering concern under the USA Patriot Act.