Wisconsin and New York police say Circle refused to help scam victims recover funds

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Law enforcement accuses crypto firm Circle of refusing to help recover stolen funds, even when ordered by courts. Authorities in Wisconsin and New York claim Circle has denied requests to freeze assets and has not cooperated in recouping victim funds, citing technical limitations. Circle maintains its actions are lawful and that it lacks the capability to comply with certain court orders, while prosecutors argue this hinders efforts against crypto-enabled crime.


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